Compaq Evo N1000v Top Cover Replacement

Flip the laptop over with the rear panel facing forward.

Using a TR8 Torx screwdriver, remove the two T8 Torx screws that secure the LED cover to the base enclosure.

Flip the laptop back over with the front facing forward. Open the screen.

Locate the F1 and F2 keys near the top left corner of the keyboard.

While holding the F1 and F2 keys, insert a spudger between the keys into the notch in the LED cover. Lift up.

Locate the Scroll and Pause keys near the top right corner of the keyboard.

While holding the Scroll and Pause keys, insert a spudger between the keys into the notch in the LED cover. Lift up.

Insert a spudger between the F7 and F8 keys. Lift up to remove the LED cover.

Lift the back edge of the keyboard and pull towards the screen.

Pull the cable and lift up to release.

Remove the keyboard.

Disconnect the cable connecting the fan to the system board.

Remove the four screws from the heat sink.

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

Close the laptop and flip it so the rear panel is facing up.

Using the TR8 Torx screwdriver, remove the six screws from the back case.

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.

Lift the the palm rest up from the front edge of the laptop and swing it towards the screen.

Disconnect the ribbon connector from the socket.

Disconnect the second ribbon cable.

Remove the palm rest.

Turn the laptop bottom side up.

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

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

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

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.

Remove the top cover from the base.