compaq evo notebook n1050v series User Manual

 
Removing the Display Assembly 
(Authorized Service Providers Only) 
Required Equipment 
• #1 Phillips screwdriver. 
Removal Procedure 
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7. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 
Remove the keyboard cover (page 2-10). 
Remove the two retaining screws from the rear of the notebook. 
Remove the screws from the left and right antenna PCAs. Relocate the antenna PCAs away from 
the display assembly hinges. 
Disconnect the display assembly cable from the...

 
  
 
 
 
 
Screws, silver 
M2x4mm (2) 
Screws, 
M2.5×6mm (8) 
 
Figure 2-12. Removing the Display Assembly 
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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 Web 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 drive. If the unit has no internal floppy...

 
Removing the Top Case 
(Authorized Service Providers Only) 
Required Equipment 
• #1 Phillips screwdriver. 
Removal Procedure 
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 
Remove these additional assemblies: 
• Hard disk drive (page 2-6). 
• Keyboard cover (page 2-10). 
• Speaker assembly (page 2-12). 
• Switchboard PCA (page 2-13). 
• Keyboard (page 2-13). 
• CD/DVD drive (page 2-16). 
• Display assembly (page 2-17). 
Remove the two screws from the rear of the...

 
  
 
Screw, 
M2.5×6mm (15) 
Screw, M2.5×4mm 
 
Screw, 
M2.5×7mm (2) 
Screw, M2.5×4mm 
Figure 2-13. Removing the Top Case 
Service Manual Removal and Replacement 2-21  

 
Removing the Floppy Drive 
(Authorized Service Providers Only) 
Required Equipment 
• #1 Phillips screwdriver. 
Removal Procedure 
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 
Remove these additional assemblies: 
• Hard disk drive (page 2-6). 
• Keyboard cover (page 2-10). 
• Switchboard PCA (page 2-13). 
• Keyboard (page 2-13). 
• Display assembly (page 2-17). 
• Top case (page 2-20). 
Remove the screws (right side) that secure the hard disk drive guide to the...

 
  
 
Screw, 
M2.5×4mm (2) 
Screw, 
M2.5×4mm (2) 
Figure 2-14. Removing the Floppy Drive 
Reassembly Notes 
 
Caution 
Do not excessively bend or fold the floppy drive cable. Excessive flexing can damage the floppy 
drive cable connections. 
 
• Connect the floppy drive cable to the motherboard prior to replacing the floppy drive and hard disk 
drive guide. 
• When replacing the hard disk drive guide, do not secure the left side to\
 the motherboard. The left 
side of the guide gets secured during the...

 
Removing the Infrared (I/R) PCA 
(Authorized Service Providers Only) 
Required Equipment 
• #1 Phillips screwdriver. 
Removal Procedure 
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 
Remove these additional assemblies: 
• Hard disk drive (page 2-6). 
• Keyboard cover (page 2-10). 
• Switchboard PCA (page 2-13). 
• Keyboard (page 2-13). 
• Display assembly (page 2-17). 
• Top case (page 2-20). 
Disconnect the cable from the motherboard. 
Remove the screws that secure...

 
Reassembly Note 
 
Caution 
Use care when handling the I/R PCA cable. Damaging the cable can degrade notebook 
performance. 
 
• Make sure you route the I/R PCA cable between the left screw hole and th\
e bottom case. 
  
 
Screw, 
M2.5×4mm (2) 
Figure 2-15. Removing the I/R PCA 
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Removing the Heatsink (with Fan) 
(Authorized Service Providers Only) 
Required Equipment 
• #0 Phillips screwdriver. 
Removal Procedure 
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 
Remove these additional assemblies: 
• Hard disk drive (page 2-6). 
• Keyboard cover (page 2-10). 
• Switchboard PCA (page 2-13). 
• Keyboard (page 2-13). 
• Display assembly (page 2-17). 
• Top case (page 2-20). 
Remove all three retaining screws. 
Lift up on the heatsink (with fan) and then...