6 Removal and replacement procedures for
Authorized Service Provider parts
CAUTION: Components described in this chapter should only be accessed by an authorized service provider.
Accessing these parts can damage the computer or void the warranty.
NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on
supported parts for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Component replacement procedures
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts.
There are as many as 50 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing the
computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.
Top cover
Description Spare part number
For use only on computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader 758051-001
For use only on computer models not equipped with a fingerprint reader 758050-001
Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the Battery (see Battery on page 30), and then remove the following components:
a. Service cover (see Service cover on page 31)
b. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 32)
c. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 37)
d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39)
NOTE: When replacing the top cover, be sure that the following components are removed from the
defective top cover and installed on the replacement top cover:
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Fingerprint reader module (See Fingerprint reader module on page 46)
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TouchPad button board (See TouchPad button board on page 47)
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