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Once a staple in personal computing, the floppy drive has become outdated. In the case of an older keyboard or retro setup of the computer, one may find that the floppy drive still plays a very important role. Whether one is trying to troubleshoot a malfunctioning floppy drive or looking to replace it entirely, knowing how to safely remove it without damage to the keyboard or other surrounding components is paramount. In this tutorial, we will take you through a step-by-step process of removing the floppy drive installed on your Compaq Evo N1000v keyboard without causing any damage.
Before you begin the repair, make sure to power off your laptop and unplug it from the charger.
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Flip the laptop over with the rear panel facing forward.
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Using a TR8 Torx screwdriver, remove the two T8 Torx screws that secure the LED cover to the base enclosure.
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Flip the laptop back over with the front facing forward. Open the screen.
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Locate the F1 and F2 keys near the top left corner of the keyboard.
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While holding the F1 and F2 keys, insert a spudger between the keys into the notch in the LED cover. Lift up.
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Locate the Scroll and Pause keys near the top right corner of the keyboard.
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While holding the Scroll and Pause keys, insert a spudger between the keys into the notch in the LED cover. Lift up.
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Insert a spudger between the F7 and F8 keys. Lift up to remove the LED cover.
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Lift the back edge of the keyboard and pull towards the screen.
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Pull the cable and lift up to release.
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Remove the keyboard.
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Close the laptop and flip it so the rear panel is facing up.
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Using the TR8 Torx screwdriver, remove the six screws from the back case.
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Remove the battery.
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Remove the screw from the metal support on the case edge with a Torx T8 screwdriver.
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Flip the laptop over again so the top is facing up.
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Open the laptop screen and face it towards you.
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Lift the the palm rest up from the front edge of the laptop and swing it towards the screen.
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Disconnect the second ribbon cable.
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Remove the palm rest.
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Locate and remove the three screws shown in picture.
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Lift up and remove floppy drive from the palm rest.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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