Fix Your Stuff Join the Community Store

Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement

Introduction

A guide on how to remove the Top Cover.

What you need

  1. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement, LED Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop over with the rear panel facing forward.

    Edit

  2. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using a TR8 Torx screwdriver, remove the two T8 Torx screws that secure the LED cover to the base enclosure.

    Edit

  3. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop back over with the front facing forward. Open the screen.

    Edit

  4. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the F1 and F2 keys near the top left corner of the keyboard.

    Edit

  5. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • While holding the F1 and F2 keys, insert a spudger between the keys into the notch in the LED cover. Lift up.

    Edit

  6. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the Scroll and Pause keys near the top right corner of the keyboard.

    Edit

  7. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • While holding the Scroll and Pause keys, insert a spudger between the keys into the notch in the LED cover. Lift up.

    Edit

  8. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a spudger between the F7 and F8 keys. Lift up to remove the LED cover.

    Edit

  9. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement, Keyboard: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the back edge of the keyboard and pull towards the screen.

    Edit

  11. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the cable and lift up to release.

    Edit

  12. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the keyboard.

    Edit

  13. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement, Heat Sink: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the cable connecting the fan to the system board.

    Edit

  14. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four screws in the copper plate.

    Edit

  15. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the heat spreader by pulling the whole assembly up and out of the computer.

    Edit

  16. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement, Palm Rest: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Close and Flip the computer bottom side up with the rear panel facing forward.

    Edit

  17. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Using the TR8 Torx screwdriver, remove the six Torx screws shown in the picture.

    Edit

  18. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery

    • Remove the screw from the metal support on the case edge with a Torx screwdriver.

    • Flip the computer top side up with the front open and facing you

    Edit

  19. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the palm rest from the front edge and swing it towards the screen.

    Edit

  20. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the first connector. Disconnect by firmly pulling up.

    Edit

  21. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the second connector. Remove by firmly pulling up.

    Edit

  22. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the palm rest.

    Edit

  23. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement, Top Cover: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the base bottom side up.

    Edit

  24. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two TM 2.5mm x 8.0mm screws that secure the top cover to the base.

    Edit

  25. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the base top side up with the front facing forward.

    Edit

  26. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three TM 2.5 mm x 5.0 mm screws that secure the top cover to the base.

    Edit

  27. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the top cover straight up about one inch, then slide forward until the microphone cable is exposed.

    • Disconnect the microphone cable from the system board.

    Edit

  28. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement: step 27, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the top cover from the base.

    Edit
Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

with 3 other contributors

Alex Hernandez

Member since: 04/14/10

46 Reputation

4 Guides authored

Badges: 9

+6 more badges

Team

Cal Poly, Team 29-74, Johann Spring 2010 Member of Cal Poly, Team 29-74, Johann Spring 2010

CPSU-JOHANN-S10S29G74

3 Members

14 Guides authored

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 1

Past 7 Days: 1

Past 30 Days: 5

All Time: 3,009