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HP ProBook 450 G2

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HP ProBook 450 G2

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    1. HP ProBook 450 G2, Detaching the Bottom Cover and Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 450 G2, Detaching the Bottom Cover and Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully remove the main battery.

      • Locate the screw on the bottom side.

      • Unscrew and remove it.

      • Carefully take off the two plastic covers.

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    2. HP ProBook 450 G2, Disassembling the Keyboard: step 2, image 1 of 3 HP ProBook 450 G2, Disassembling the Keyboard: step 2, image 2 of 3 HP ProBook 450 G2, Disassembling the Keyboard: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Locate the three screws marked with a keyboard icon next to them.

      • Carefully unscrew and remove each of them.

      • Take a thin, flat tool, such as a guitar pick.

      • Gently insert it at the top edge of the keyboard.

      • Carefully slide it along the edge until the keyboard starts to lift or "pop" out.

      • Do not immediately pull out the keyboard.

      • Carefully locate and detach the keyboard cable connecting it to the motherboard.

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    3. HP ProBook 450 G2, Detaching the CD/DVD Drive Unit: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 450 G2, Detaching the CD/DVD Drive Unit: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Locate the screw marked with a CD icon next to it.

      • Carefully unscrew and remove it.

      • Carefully pull out the CD-DVD unit.

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    4. HP ProBook 450 G2, Extracting the Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 450 G2, Extracting the Hard Drive: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Locate the four screws marked.

      • Carefully unscrew and remove each of them.

      • Slide the disk to the right and then carefully pull it out.

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    5. HP ProBook 450 G2, Disassembling the Casing (1/2): step 5, image 1 of 3 HP ProBook 450 G2, Disassembling the Casing (1/2): step 5, image 2 of 3 HP ProBook 450 G2, Disassembling the Casing (1/2): step 5, image 3 of 3
      • On the bottom locate the 11 (M2.5x3) screws marked and 2 (M2.5x6) - picture 1.

      • Carefully unscrew and remove each of them.

      • On the bottom locate the 6 (M2.5x6) screws hidden under the rubbers - picture 2.

      • Under the keyboard locate the 3 (M2.5x6) screws.

      • Carefully unscrew and remove each of them.

      • Detach all cables connected to the motherboard.

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    6. HP ProBook 450 G2, Disassembling the Casing (2/2): step 6, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 450 G2, Disassembling the Casing (2/2): step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully separate the covers.

      • Be aware that there is an additional cable underneath. Detach this cable with caution.

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    7. HP ProBook 450 G2, Extracting the Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the five screws marked.

      • Carefully unscrew and remove each of them.

      • Detach all cables connected to the motherboard.

      • To more easily access and detach the cables, gently pull out the motherboard a bit.

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    8. HP ProBook 450 G2, Dismantle cpu cooling pipe: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 450 G2, Dismantle cpu cooling pipe: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Locate the six screws marked.

      • Carefully unscrew and remove each of them.

      • Now you can take off cooling pipe and clean it.

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Conclusion

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

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