HP Compaq Notebook NC 4000 Series_HOW TO REMOVE - FAN – KEYBOARD – LED SWITCH COVER
LED SWITCH COVER - FAN - KEYBOARD
Turn the notebook bottom side up
with the rear panel facing forward.
Remove the two T8M2.0×8.0 screws
that secure the LED switch cover to the notebook.
Turn the notebook top side up
with the front facing forward.
Open the notebook as far as it
will open.
Press down on the esc key [1] to
reveal the notch [2] in the left side of the LED switch cover.
Insert a flat-bladed tool into
the notch and lift the left side of the LED switch cover [3].
After the left side of the LED
switch cover has disengaged from the notebook, swing the LED switch cover up
and to the right.
Remove the LED switch cover.
Close the notebook and turn it
bottom side up with the rear panel
facing forward.
Turn the notebook top side up
with the front facing forward.
Open the notebook as far as it
will open.
Lift the rear edge of the
keyboard [1].
Slide the keyboard toward the
display [2] until the notches on the front edge of the keyboard clear the top
cover.
Swing the front edge of the keyboard
up and back [3] until it rests on the display.
Release the zero insertion force
(ZIF) connector[1]to which the pointing stick cable is attached and disconnect
the pointing stick cable [2] from the system board.
Release the ZIF connector [3] to
which the keyboard cable is attached and disconnect the keyboard cable 4from
the system board.
Remove the keyboard.
After the keyboard is removed,
the internal memory expansion socket is accessible. Follow these steps to
remove a memory expansion board from the internal memory expansion socket:
Spread the retaining tabs [1] that
secure the memory expansion board to the socket. The board rises up at a 45-degree
angle.
Pull the board away from the
socket at a 45-degree angle [2].
Disconnect the fan cable 1from
the system board.
Remove the three PM2.0×3.0 screws
2that secure the fan to the heat sink.
CAUTION: When installing the fan
in the heat sink, make sure the fan cable is not get crimped by the screw next
to the cable clip [3]. If the cable is crimped and damaged, the fan will not
cool the notebook internal components, which could result in damage.