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HP Pavilion zd8000 Switch Cover Replacement

Introduction

You'll need to remove the switch cover to reach the motherboard.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion zd8000 Switch Cover Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery release latch towards you.

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    • Pull up on the battery to remove it.

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    • Unscrew the four 8mm Philips screws marked with an icon resembling a stacks of discs.

    • Lift the cover from the right to remove it.

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    • Use tweezers to detach the grey and black cables connected to the green WiFi card.

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    • Place the laptop face-down and rotate it 180 degrees so the vents are facing you.

    • Remove the five 8mm Philips screws. Three are on the black base and two are near the hinges.

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    • Flip the laptop over.

    • Fully open the laptop.

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    • Rotate it so the display is on your right and the keyboard is on your left.

    • Lift the switch cover firmly but slowly so you do not snap it.

    • Lift the switch cover carefully from one end while sliding the spudger between the switch cover and the laptop to separate them.

    • The switch cover should easily separate from the laptop as you run the spudger through.

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Conclusion

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

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