6Removal and replacement procedures – Keyboard base

NOTE: This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only components. Components described in this chapter should only be accessed by an authorized service provider. Accessing these components can damage the keyboard base or void the warranty.

There are as many as 49 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing

the keyboard base. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.

NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on supported parts for your keyboard base, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Bottom cover

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Bottom cover

793710-001

 

 

Rubber Kit (includes bottom cover rubber feet)

804348-001

 

 

Before disassembling the keyboard base, follow these steps:

1.Turn off the keyboard base. If you are unsure whether the keyboard base is off or in Hibernation, turn the keyboard base on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect the power from the keyboard base by unplugging the power cord from the keyboard base.

3.Disconnect all external devices from the keyboard base.

Remove the bottom cover:

1.Turn the keyboard base upside down on a flat work surface with the front edge toward you.

2.Remove the eleven Torx8 T8M2.0×4.3 screws (1) secure the bottom cover to the keyboard base.

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