Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable) The following small parts are user-replaceable. Table 2-6. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable) Removing the Display Assembly (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. Note If a hinge cover has no metal clip on the bottom, replace the cover with a new one.
(Service notes 3000-05, 2100-02, 3100-02.) HP OmniBook 2100/3000/3100 Removal and Replacement 2-9 Part Replacement Procedure Cover, BIOS On the bottom of the unit, insert a small flat-blade screwdriver into the slot at the edge of the BIOS cover and pry it off. Cover, Hinge With the display fully open, slide off the hinge cover about 5 mm, then lift it off. Use your finger or a small tool to push outward next to the hinge. To reinstall the cover, slide the open end of the cover onto the hinge, then lift the closed end over the bump and slide it in. Cover, Icon Window 1. Remove the floppy drive or other plug-in module. 2.
With the display fully open, slide off each hinge cover about 5 mm, then lift it off. Use your finger or a small tool to push outward next to the hinge. 3. Pry out and pop up the right end of the icon window cover at the plug-in module slot, then pop off the cover. Cover, RAM Remove the hard drive (see page 2-5). Slide the RAM cover about 3 mm toward the hard drive opening, then lift off the cover. Door, I/O (and Hinge) Open the door and unsnap it from the center hinge. Flex the center of the door until one of the side tabs releases. To replace the center I/O door hinge, insert a small flat-blade screwdriver behind the flat plate and pop the hinge out of the case.
When installing the center hinge, make sure the hinge support curves downward. Feet Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the end of the foot and pry it loose. To replace, firmly press the adhesive side of the foot into the recess.