Disassembling the HP Pavilion tx2500 Bezel

Introduction

This guide provides steps on how to disassemble the Bezel to check if anything is blocking the casing, or to replace the Bezel if it happens to be broken.

Please follow the pre-requisite guide for the screen rotator first then follow the remaining steps to remove the Bezel.

What you need

Step 1 Screen Rotator

Disassembling the HP Pavilion tx2500 Bezel, Screen Rotator: step 1, image 1 of 1

Completely turn off and unplug device. Lay the device bottom side up on a soft surface.

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Step 2

Squeeze the latches on the battery until you hear a click. Slide out the battery.

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Step 3

Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the 4.5 mm screw from the WLAN model screen.
Once unscrewed, lift the right side of the WLAN module compartment cover and swing it to the left.

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Step 4

Using the plastic opening tool, disconnect the WLAN antenna cables from the WLAN module.

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Step 5

Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the 4.5 mm screw from the middle section in the battery compartment.

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Step 6

Use the plastic opening tool to disconnect the wires in the upper corners.

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Step 7

Flip the laptop front side up and then use your fingers to lift up the keyboard.

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Step 8

Lift up the black latch that connects the film strip to the base of the computer.
Use the plastic opening tool to disconnect the film strip from the base of the computer.

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