Component replacement procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.

Make special note of each screw's size and location during removal and replacement.

NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on
supported parts for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.

Battery
Description Spare part number

4-cell, 41-Whr, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery 740715-001

3-cell, 31-Whr, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery 746641-001

Before disassembling the computer, 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. Position the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2. Slide the battery lock latch (1), and then slide the battery release latch (2) to release the battery.
3. Remove the battery from the computer (3).

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Service cover
Description Spare part number

Service cover 758616-001

Before removing the service 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 (see Battery on page 49).
To remove the service cover:
1. Loosen the Phillips service cover screw (1).
2. Lift up and remove the service cover (2).

Reverse this procedure to install the service cover.

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Keyboard
Description Spare part number

Keyboard for use in the United States 757922-001

Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom 757922-031

Keyboard for use in France 757922-051

Keyboard for use in Spain 757922-071

Keyboard for use in Portugal 757922-131

Keyboard for use in Turkey 757922-141

Keyboard for use in Latin America 757922-161

Keyboard for use in Saudi Arabia 757922-171

Keyboard for use in Brazil 757922-201

Keyboard for use in Russia 757922-251

Keyboard for use in Thailand 757922-281

Keyboard for use in Japan 757922-291

Keyboard for use in Taiwan 757922-AB1

Keyboard for use in South Korea 757922-AD1

Keyboard for use in the Netherlands 757922-B31

Keyboard for use in Israel 757922-BB1

Keyboard for use in Switzerland 757922-BG1

Keyboard for use in French Canada 757922-DB1

Keyboard for use in Denmark, Finland, and Norway 757922-DH1

Keyboard for use in the Czech Republic and Slovakia 757922-FL1

Before removing the keyboard, 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 (see Battery on page 49).
To remove the keyboard:
1. Position the computer upside down with the front toward you.

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 2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.

3. Position the computer upright with the front toward you.

4. Lift to rotate up the top of the keyboard (1), and then lift the keyboard (2) to disengage it from the
computer.

NOTE: You may need to use a flat tool to pry up under the top of the keyboard to disengage it.

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5. Rotate the keyboard over onto the palm rest (1), and the lift the ZIF connector (2) and disconnect the
keyboard cable from the system board (3).

Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard.

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 Top cover
NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad.

Description Spare part number

Top cover for use in black HP 14 and Compaq 14 models (includes touchpad) 757613-001

Top cover for use in gray HP 14 and Compaq 14 models (includes touchpad) 758618-001

Top cover for use in white HP 14 and Compaq 14 models (includes touchpad) 758911-001

Top cover for use in red HP 14 and Compaq 14 models (includes touchpad) 758912-001

Top cover for use in blue HP 14 and Compaq 14 models (includes touchpad) 758913-001

Top cover for use in silver HP 14 and Compaq 14 models (includes touchpad) 760247-001

Top cover for use in HP 245 G3 models 758618-001

Top cover for use in HP 240/246 G3 models 773067-001

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 (see Battery on page 49), and then remove the following components:
● Service cover (see Service cover on page 55)
● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 57)
To remove the top cover:
1. Position the computer upside down.

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2. Remove the nine Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer.

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 3. Remove the rear covers from the computer.
The rear covers are included in the base enclosure kit, spare part number 757598-001 for HP 14 and
Compaq 14 models, 766898-001 for HP 240/246 and HP 245 G3 models.

4. Remove the two Phillips broadhead PM2.0×2.0 screws from the optical drive bay that secure the top
cover to the computer.

5. Position the computer upright with the front toward you.

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6. Disconnect the power button board cable (1) and the touchpad button board cable (2).

7. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer.

8. Lift the rear edge of the top cover (1) until it disengage from the base enclosure.

NOTE: The top cover may be very tightly secured to the computer.

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 Top cover
NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad.

Description Spare part number

Top cover for use in black HP 14 and Compaq 14 models (includes touchpad) 757613-001

Top cover for use in gray HP 14 and Compaq 14 models (includes touchpad) 758618-001

Top cover for use in white HP 14 and Compaq 14 models (includes touchpad) 758911-001

Top cover for use in red HP 14 and Compaq 14 models (includes touchpad) 758912-001

Top cover for use in blue HP 14 and Compaq 14 models (includes touchpad) 758913-001

Top cover for use in silver HP 14 and Compaq 14 models (includes touchpad) 760247-001

Top cover for use in HP 245 G3 models 758618-001

Top cover for use in HP 240/246 G3 models 773067-001

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 (see Battery on page 49), and then remove the following components:
● Service cover (see Service cover on page 55)
● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 57)
To remove the top cover:
1. Position the computer upside down.

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USB board
Description Spare part number

USB board (includes cable) 757608-001

Before removing the USB board, 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 (see Battery on page 49), and then remove the following components:
● Service cover (see Service cover on page 55)
● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 57)
● Top cover (see Top cover on page 60)
To remove the USB board:
1. Position the computer upright.
2. Lift the ZIF connector (1), and then disconnect the USB board cable from the system board (2).
3. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw (3) that secures the USB board to the base enclosure.
4. Remove the USB board (4).

Reverse this procedure to install the USB board.

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2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
3. Slide the hard drive to disengage it from the connector (2).
4. Lift the hard drive from the computer (3).

5. To remove the hard drive bracket, remove the two Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the bracket
to the hard drive.

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 6. Remove the hard drive bracket from the hard drive (2).

Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.

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