Removing The Keyboard (Hp Authorized Service Providers Only); Figure 2-15. Removing The Hinge Covers And Icon Window Cover - HP OMNIBOOK 2100 Service Manual

Removing the Keyboard
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
Small Phillips screwdriver, preferably magnetized.
Removal Procedure
1. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
2. Remove the floppy drive or other plug-in module (see page 2-4).
3. Open the display fully.
4. Slide off the two plastic hinge covers about 5 mm, then lift them off. Use your finger or a small
tool to push outward next to the hinge.
5. Pry out and pop up the right end of the icon window cover at the plug-in module slot, then pop off
the cover.
Icon Window Cover

Figure 2-15. Removing the Hinge Covers and Icon Window Cover

6. Remove the two screws at the top ends of the keyboard.
7. Slide the keyboard toward the front of the computer until the top edge of the keyboard releases
from the four plastic lugs at the top. If necessary, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to pry along
the back edge of the keyboard.
8. Being careful of the flex cable underneath, lift the top edge and pivot the keyboard onto the
palmrest.
9. Release the flex cable from the motherboard by lifting the locking tab.
2-20 Removal and Replacement
Hinge Cover (2)
HP OmniBook 2100/3000/3100