HP Pavilion 10 TouchSmart: DISASSEMBLING PROCEDURE
How
to remove Battery
Before
removing the battery, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
To remove the battery:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
To remove the battery:
1.
Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2. Slide the battery lock latch to release the battery lock.
3. Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.
4. Slide the battery out and remove it from the computer.
2. Slide the battery lock latch to release the battery lock.
3. Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.
4. Slide the battery out and remove it from the computer.
How
to remove Top cover
Before
removing the top cover, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
Remove the top cover:
1. Position the computer upside-down with the front toward you.
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
Remove the top cover:
1. Position the computer upside-down with the front toward you.
2.
Remove the following covers and screws that secure the top cover to the
computer:
(1)
2 rubber screw covers from the corner caps
(2) 2 screws from the corner caps
(3) Both corner caps
(2) 2 screws from the corner caps
(3) Both corner caps
3.
Remove the following covers and screws that secure the top cover to the computer:
(1)
2 screws under removed corner caps
(2) 2 screws inside the battery bay
(2) 2 screws inside the battery bay
4.
Remove 12 screws from the bottom of the computer.
5.
Position the computer upright and open it as far as possible.
6.
Pry the top cover off the computer to disengage it
7.
Lift the top of the top cover and the lift the top cover up slightly to gain
access to the connected keyboard and touchpad cables and connectors underneath.
8.
Lift the keyboard cable connector disconnect the keyboard cable from the system
board.
9.
Lift the touchpad cable connector disconnect the touchpad cable from the system
board, and then remove the top cover from the computer.
How
to remove Touchpad
Before
removing the touchpad, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
5. Remove the following components:
Top cover
Remove the function board:
1. Position the top cover upside-down.
2. Remove the 2 Phillips screws that secure the touchpad to the top cover.
3. Remove the touchpad from the top cover
4. Guide the cable through the opening in the top cover.
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
5. Remove the following components:
Top cover
Remove the function board:
1. Position the top cover upside-down.
2. Remove the 2 Phillips screws that secure the touchpad to the top cover.
3. Remove the touchpad from the top cover
4. Guide the cable through the opening in the top cover.
How
to remove RTC battery
Before
removing the RTC battery, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
5. Remove the following components:
a. Top cover
b. Power button board
c. Display assembly
d. Speaker assembly
e. Hard drive
f. System board
Remove the RTC battery:
1. Position the system board upside-down.
2. Use a thin screwdriver or similar tool to pry the battery out of the socket
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
5. Remove the following components:
a. Top cover
b. Power button board
c. Display assembly
d. Speaker assembly
e. Hard drive
f. System board
Remove the RTC battery:
1. Position the system board upside-down.
2. Use a thin screwdriver or similar tool to pry the battery out of the socket
3.
Remove the battery from the socket
