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HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement

Introduction

Leave your computer on top of your car? Fix that broken HP Stream lid!

What you need

  1. HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement, Top Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement, Top Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic spudger to remove two oblong screw covers on the bottom of the computer.

    • Use a plastic spudger to remove four rubber feet.

    • To remove the feet you must break the glue seal holding them down.

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  2. HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the eleven 5 millimeter housing screws from the bottom of the computer using a #00 Phillips head screwdriver.

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  3. HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the computer over and open it.

    • Use a plastic spudger to pry the keyboard bezel away from the base. Pry around the edge, being careful not to jam the spudger too far underneath the bezel (potentially damaging internal components).

    • The bezel is tightest near the hinge.

    • Once the bezel is free, do not lift it away from the base.

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  5. HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
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    • Identify two ribbon connectors and the ZIF cable underneath the keyboard.

    • Use tweezers to disconnect both ribbon cables and the ZIF connector.

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  6. HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove five 4 millimeter hinge-screws from the hinges of the laptop using a #00 Phillips head screwdriver.

    • There are three 4 millimeter hinge-screws on the right side.

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  7. HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers to disconnect the black power cable.

    • Remove the 3.5 millimeter screw from the WiFi chip using a #00 Phillips head screwdriver.

    • The upper and lower halves of the laptop should now be separated.

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  8. HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove two 2 millimeter bezel screws using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Use a plastic spudger to pry the bezel away from the screen.

    • The bezel screws are covered by thin plastic.

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  9. HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove four 3 millimeter screen screws using a #00 Phillips head screwdriver.

    • Lift the screen with steady pressure until the glue seal breaks and releases the lid.

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  10. HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 HP Stream 11-r014wm Top Cover Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic spudger to peel away the copper filament.

    • The aluminum backing is part of the lid assembly, and does not need to be removed.

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Conclusion

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

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