Removing the Display Assembly

(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Required Equipment

•#0 Phillips screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

1.Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.

2.Remove the keyboard cover (page 2-9).

3.Remove both retaining screws from the bottom of the notebook.

Screws,

M2.5x6mm (2)

Figure 2-14. Removing the Display (1)

4.Open the display so that it lays flat.

5.Remove the screw from the left speaker, and move the speaker to the side. Be careful not to pull on the wires connecting the speaker to the motherboard.

6.Disconnect the display cable and ground wire from the motherboard, and carefully remove the cable from the retaining clip near the left display hinge.

7.If present, disconnect the wireless cables near the right display hinge.

8.Remove the retaining screws from the lugs just below the display hinges.

9.Lift the display off of the notebook.

2-18 Removal and Replacement

Technology Code IC)