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HP Pavilion tx2500 Screen Rotator Replacement

Introduction

This guide will provide instructions on how to disassemble the HP Pavilion tx2500 in order to replace the screen rotator.

What you need

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    • 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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    • Rotate the screen 90 degrees and remove the base under the screen.

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    • Rotate the screen back towards you.

    • Lift up the convertible hinge to unclip it from the base of the computer.

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    • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove both of the 5.0 mm screws on the base of the rotator.

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    • Gently lift up and remove the screen.

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Conclusion

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

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