HP Stream 11-d020nr Lower Case Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove the lower case of the HP Stream 11-d020nr. This should take you about 5-10 minutes. Use caution when taking the cover off of the laptop. The process requires a significant amount of force, and it can be easy to damage the internal components.

What you need

Step 1 Lower Case

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Before disassembly, unplug and power off the Stream 11.
Pry off the two elliptical rubber inserts (one in each corner).
Pry off the two circular rubber inserts below the removed elliptical inserts (one in each corner).

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Step 2

Remove the eleven 5.6 mm Phillips #00 screws.

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Step 3

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Turn the computer upright and lift the screen.
Carefully use a spudger to pry the plastic keyboard cover from the base.
When using the metal spudger, be careful not to press into the components underneath the keyboard cover. If possible, use a standard spudger or plastic opening tool to remove the keyboard cover.
Work the spudger around the cover to release the clips attaching the cover to the base.
Be patient when removing the cover, as there are many clips and it may take some time.

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Step 4

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Disconnect the cable connecting the ClickPad to the base.
Remove the plastic keyboard cover.
The cover is attached to the ClickPad by a cable. Be careful not to lift the cover too far so you do not damage this cable.