compaq presario 2500 series mobile pc User Manual

							 
Removing the Hard Disk Drive 
(User-Replaceable) 
Required Equipment 
• #1 Phillips screwdriver. 
Removal Procedure 
Important 
If you are installing a new hard disk drive, load the factory software and operating system on the 
drive as described in “Recovering the Factory Software,” as shown on the next page. 
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Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery. 
On the bottom of the notebook, remove the hard drive rubber screw plugs and retaining screws. 
Carefully pull the hard drive out of the notebook. 
  
 
Screw, M2.5×6mm (2) 
Figure 2-5. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 
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Remove the screws from the drive and drive tray, then lift the drive out of the tray. 
Remove the connector from the hard disk drive. 
 
Figure 2-6. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Tray 
Recovering the Factory Software 
The following procedure describes how to recover the notebook’s original software and operating 
system. This process can take up to 15 minutes to complete. (For more information about recovering 
the factory software installation, see the readme.txt file in the root directory of the Recovery CDs.) 
 
Caution 
Do not interrupt the following process or unplug the AC adapter until the process completes. 
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Screw, M3×4mm (4) 
 
Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. 
Insert Recovery CD disk 1 into the notebook’s CD/DVD drive. If the notebook is turned o\
ff, use a 
pin or straightened paper clip to press the release switch on the drive door to open it. 
Turn on or restart the notebook. 
When the HP logo appears, press Esc to display the Boot menu. 
Use the arrow keys to select the CD/DVD drive as the first boot device, then press Enter. 
When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. If prompted, accept 
the recommended partition size. 
 To create the Utility partition without installing the factory software, click Advanced and select 
not to install the operating system. 
 If the hard disk is partitioned into several logical drives, you can install the factory software on 
drive C without affecting other drives. Click Advanced and select to restore only the C partition. 
When prompted to reboot the notebook, press Ctrl+Alt+Del and follow any instructions that 
appear. 
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Replacing Small Parts 
(User-Replaceable) 
The user can replace the following small parts. 
Table 2-4. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable) 
Part Replacement Procedure 
Rubber screw plugs, 
display (on display bezel) 
Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the rubber screw plug and pry it 
loose. To replace, firmly press the adhesive side of the screw plug into the 
recess. 
Door, mini-PCI On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screws that secure the mini-PCI 
door to the bottom case and then remove the door. 
Door, memory On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screws that secure the SDRAM 
module door to the bottom case and then remove the door. 
Feet, rubber (on bottom of 
notebook) 
Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the foot and pry it loose. To replace, 
firmly press the adhesive side of the foot into the recess. 
Rubber cover, docking port 
(XE4500 only) 
Grasp the rubber docking port cover with your fingers and gently remove it. To 
replace, firmly press the docking port cover into the opening in the bottom 
case. 
Cover, modem port Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver at the top of the cover and gently pry it 
loose. To replace, insert the cover into the modem port opening. 
 
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Removing the Keyboard Cover 
(User-Replaceable) 
Required Equipment 
• #1 Phillips screwdriver. 
• Small flat-blade screwdriver. 
Removal Procedure 
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3. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery. 
Remove the two hinge cover screws that secure the keyboard cover to the rear of the notebook. 
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 then gently lift up the center of the cover. Gently pry up 
the hinge covers if needed, being careful not to damage the plastics or wireless antenna 
underneath. 
 
Caution 
Be careful not to damage the antenna PCA that is connected to the left and right display assembly 
hinges. Damaging either antenna PCA can degrade notebook performance. 
 
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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. 
  
  
Screw, M2.5×4mm (2)  
  
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 under the keyboard, 
and then press the panel into place. 
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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 screwdriver. 
Removal Procedure 
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4. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery. 
Remove the keyboard cover (page 2-10). 
Remove the screw that secures the speaker assembly to the top case. 
Disconnect the 4-wire cable from the switchboard PCA. 
  
 
Screw, 
M2.5×6mm 
Figure 2-8. Removing the Speaker Assembly 
  
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Removing the Keyboard 
(User-Replaceable) 
Required Equipment 
• #1 Phillips screwdriver. 
Removal Procedure 
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Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 
Remove the keyboard cover (page 2-10). 
Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the top case. 
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. 
Turn the keyboard over and disconnect the motherboard cable. 
Remove the keyboard. 
Reassembly Notes 
 
Caution 
Do not excessively bend or fold the keyboard cable. Excessive flexing can damage the keyboard 
cable connectors. 
 
• Lay the keyboard face down on the top case, forward of its normal position, then reconnect the 
keyboard cable. 
• Slide the metal tabs on the bottom of the keyboard into their slots in the top case, then lower the 
keyboard into place. 
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Screw,  
M2.5×4mm (4) 
Figure 2-9. Removing the Keyboard 
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Removing the Switchboard PCA 
(User-Replaceable) 
Required Equipment 
• #1 Phillips screwdriver. 
Removal Procedure 
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5. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery. 
Remove the keyboard cover (page 2-10). 
Disconnect both the 2-wire and 4-wire cables that connect the switchboard PCA to the top case 
and speaker assembly, respectively. 
Remove the screws that secure the keyboard and switchboard PCA to the top case (page 2-13). 
Gently lift up on the keyboard, carefully remove the switchboard PCA from the top case, and then 
disconnect the underside motherboard cable. 
  
 
Screw, M2.5×4mm 
Figure 2-10. Removing the Switchboard PCA 
  
Reassembly Note 
• Connect the underside motherboard cable before installing the switchboard PCA. 
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Removing the CD/DVD Drive 
(User-Replaceable) 
Required Equipment 
• #1 Phillips screwdriver. 
Removal Procedure 
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5. 
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 
Remove these additional assemblies: 
• Keyboard cover (page 2-10). 
• Keyboard (page 2-13). 
Remove the screws that secure the CD/DVD drive to the top case and motherboard. 
Place your index finger in the top case opening and push out on the CD/DVD drive to release it 
from the motherboard. 
Remove the CD/DVD drive. 
  
 
Screw, 
M2.5×4mm 
Screw, 
M2.5×6mm 
Figure 2-11. Removing the CD/DVD Drive 
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