3.Turn the notebook bottom side up with the front facing forward.

4.Remove the following 16 screws:

Six M2.5×7.0mm screws on the rear edge of the notebook

Two M2.5×6.0mm screws on each side of the docking connector

One M2.5×6.0mm screw behind the battery bay

Three M2.5×7.0mm screws around the middle fan vent

One M2.5×4.0mm screw in the battery bay

Three M2.5×7.0mm screws on the front edge of the notebook

CAUTION: The 16 screws removed in step 4 are 3 different lengths. Be sure to note of the correct location of each screw as it is removed and install it in the correct location. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to the notebook.

Figure 2-19. Removing the Top Case Screws

HP Pavilion ze5x00,

HP nx9010 and HP nx9008, and

Compaq Presario 2500 Models

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