compaq evo notebook n1020v series User Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures
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3. Remove the battery pack by following these steps:
a. Turn the computer bottom side up with the left side 
facing forward.
b. Slide and hold the battery release latch 
1 toward the back 
of the computer (Figure 5-2).
c. Use the notch in the battery bay to slide the battery pack 
out of the battery bay 
2.
d. Remove the battery pack.
Figure 5-2. Releasing the Battery Pack
Reverse the preceding procedures to install the battery pack....

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4. To remove the battery bezel, slide the bezel straight down 
(Figure 5-3).
Figure 5-3. Removing the Battery Bezel
✎Battery bezels are available with carbon finish for Evo Notebook 
N1020v and N1000v models and silver finish for Presario 1500 
models, and are included in the Miscellaneous Plastics/Hardware 
Kit, spare part number 285541-001.
Reverse the preceding procedures to install the battery bezel. 

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5. Remove the optical drive by following these steps:
a. Turn the computer bottom side up with the left side 
facing forward.
Optical Drives
Spare Part Number Information
For use only with Evo Notebook N1020v models and Presario 1500 models 
with config. codes beginning with “L”
24X Max CD-ROM drive
8X Max DVD-ROM drive
24X Max DVD-ROM/CD-RW combination drive
8X Max DVD-ROM/CD-RW combination drive312537-001
311289-001
311290-001...

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b. Remove the two TM2.5 × 5.0 screws that secure the 
optical drive to the base enclosure (Figure 5-4).
Figure 5-4. Removing the Optical Drive Screws 

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c. Turn the computer top side up with the right side facing 
forward.
d. Insert a paper clip or similar thin metal rod into the 
manual release hole on the front bezel of the optical 
drive
1 (Figure 5-5). Press firmly.
e. Grasp the drive bezel and slide the drive out of the optical 
drive bay 
2.
Figure 5-5. Removing an Optical Drive
Reverse the preceding procedures to install a optical drive. 

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6. Remove the hard drive by following these steps:
a. Turn the computer bottom side up with the right side 
facing forward.
b. Remove the TM2.5 ×8.0 hard drive retention screw 
1 
(Figure 5-6).
c. Slide the hard drive forward 
2 to unseat the hard drive 
connector from the system board.
Figure 5-6. Removing the Hard Drive Screw
Hard Drives
Spare Part Number Information
60 GB
40 GB
30 GB
20 GB303527-001
273491-001
192406-001
288291-001 

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d. Lift the front edge of the hard drive 1 until it rests at an 
angle (Figure 5-7).
e. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive bay 
2.
Figure 5-7. Removing the Hard Drive 

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7. Remove the four PM3.0 × 3.0 screws 1 that secure the hard 
drive to the hard drive bracket (Figure 5-8).
8. Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket 
2.
Figure 5-8. Removing the Hard Drive Bracket
✎Hard drive brackets are available with carbon finish for 
Evo Notebook N1020v and N1000v models and silver finish for 
Presario 1500 models, and are included in the Miscellaneous 
Plastics/Hardware Kit, spare part number...

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5.4 Computer Feet
The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The 
computer feet are included in the Miscellaneous 
Plastics/Hardware Kit, spare part number 285541-001. The 
computer feet attach to the base enclosure as illustrated in 
Figure 5-9.
Figure 5-9. Replacing the Computer Feet
5.5 Memory Expansion Board
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3).
2. Turn the computer bottom side up with the front facing...

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3. Remove the PM2.5 × 4.0 screw 1 that secures the memory 
expansion compartment cover to the base enclosure 
(Figure 5-10).
4. Slide the cover to the right 
2.
5. Lift the right edge of the cover and swing it to the left 
3.
6. Remove the cover.
Figure 5-10. Removing the Memory Expansion 
Compartment Cover
✎Memory expansion compartment covers are available with carbon 
finish for Evo Notebook N1020v and N1000v models and silver 
finish...