compaq evo notebook n1010v series User Manual

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Removing the Keyboard Cover
(User-Replaceable)
Required Equipment
 • 
#1 Phillips screwdriver.
 • 
Small flat-blade screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 
1. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery.
 
2. 
Remove the two hinge cover screws that secure the keyboard cover to the rear of the notebook.
 
3. 
Carefully insert a flat-blade screwdriver blade under the keyboard cover near the right end, then
near the center, then near the left end, and...

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4. 
If necessary, while holding the center of the cover, carefully insert the flat-blade screwdriver under
the right side of the display assembly hinge, gently pry up, and then lift the cover out. This
procedure might need to be repeated on the left side of display assembly hinge to completely
remove the cover.
 
 
 
  Figure 2-7. Removing the Keyboard Cover
Reassembly Note
 • 
Insert the tabs on the left- and right-center of the panel into the mating slots...

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Removing the Speaker Assembly
(User-Replaceable)
 Note:
 The following speaker assembly removal procedures apply only to Compaq Evo
Notebook N1010v and Compaq Presario 1100 Series notebooks. The Pavilion ze4100 Series
notebook speakers are integrated into the top case. Refer to the “Removing the Top Case” section
later in this chapter for procedures on removing the top case and speakers on the Pavilion ze4100
Series notebook.
Required Equipment
 • 
#1 Phillips...

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Removing the Keyboard
(User-Replaceable)
Required Equipment
 • 
#1 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 
1. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 
2. 
Remove the keyboard cover (page 2-10).
 
3. 
Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the top case.
 
4. 
Lift up on the keyboard at the switchboard PCA end and then pull it toward the display assembly to
release the tabs from the top case.
 
5. 
Turn the keyboard over and...

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  Figure 2-9. Removing the Keyboard
Screw,
M2.5×4mm (4) 

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Removing the Switchboard PCA
(User-Replaceable)
Required Equipment
 • 
#1 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 
1. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery.
 
2. 
Remove the keyboard cover (page 2-10).
 
3. 
Disconnect both the 2-wire and 4-wire cables that connect the switchboard PCA to the top case and
speaker assembly, respectively.
 
4. 
Remove the screws that secure the keyboard and switchboard PCA to the top case (page 2-13)....

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Removing the CD/DVD Drive
(User-Replaceable)
Required Equipment
 • 
#1 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 
1. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 
2. 
Remove these additional assemblies:
 • 
Keyboard cover (page 2-10).
 • 
Keyboard (page 2-13).
 
3. 
Remove the screws that secure the CD/DVD drive to the top case and motherboard.
 
4. 
Place your index finger in the top case opening and push out on the CD/DVD drive to release it...

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Removing the Display Assembly
(Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
 • 
#1 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 
1. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 
2. 
Remove the keyboard cover (page 2-10).
 
3. 
Remove the two retaining screws from the rear of the notebook.
 
4. 
Remove the screws from the left and right antenna PCAs. Relocate the antenna PCAs away from
the display assembly hinges.
 
5. 
Disconnect the...

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  Figure 2-12. Removing the Display Assembly
Screws, silver
M2x4mm (2)
Screws,
M2.5×6mm (8) 

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Reassembly Notes
  Important
 
After replacing the display assembly or motherboard, you must use the Service Utilities floppy disk
to reprogram the EEPROM on the motherboard for the new display.
1.  Download the notebook series service package from the Partnership W eb site (see page vi),
and create a Service Utilities floppy disk as described in the package’s Readme file.
2.  Plug in an AC adapter.
3.  Insert the Service Utilities floppy disk in the floppy...