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Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement

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A guide on how to remove the Top Cover of your Compaq Evo N1000v laptop.

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  1. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement, LED Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • 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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  9. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • 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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  13. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement, Heat Sink: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Disconnect the cable connecting the fan to the system board.

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    • Remove the four screws from the heat sink.

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    • Pull the the heat sink up and out of the computer.

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  16. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement, Palm Rest: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • 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.

    • Remove the screw from the metal support on the case edge with a Torx T8 screwdriver.

    • Flip the laptop over again so the top is facing up.

    • 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.

    • Be gentle as it is connected by some cables.

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    • Disconnect the second ribbon cable.

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    • Remove the palm rest.

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  23. Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement, Top Cover: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Turn the laptop bottom side up.

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    • Remove the two TM 2.5mm x 8.0mm screws that secure the top cover to the base.

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    • Turn the base top side up with the front facing forward.

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    • Remove the three TM 2.5 mm x 5.0 mm screws that secure the top cover to the base.

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    • Lift the top cover straight up about one inch, then slide forward until the microphone cable is exposed.

    • Disconnect the microphone cable from the system board.

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    • Remove the top cover from the base.

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

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