5 Removal and replacement procedures for
Authorized Service Provider parts
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only 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.
CAUTION: Only HP authorized service providers should perform the removal and replacement procedures
described here. Accessing the internal part could damage the computer or void the warranty.
Component replacement procedures
NOTE: Details about your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty,
are on the service tag at the bottom of your computer. See Labels on page 14 for details.
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.
There are as many as 54 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing Authorized
Service Provider only parts. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal
and replacement.
Bottom cover
Description Spare part number
Bottom cover L37379-001
Before removing the bottom cover, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
Remove the bottom cover:
1. Remove the two rubber feet (1) toward the top of the computer.
The rubber feet are available using spare part number L37381-001 for pike silver models and
L37380-001 for mineral silver models.
2. Remove the two Phillips M2.5×5.0 screws (2) under the rubber feet.
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