Compaq Evo N1000v Palm Rest Replacement

Written By: Alex Hernandez
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Compaq Evo N1000v Palm Rest Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

18

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

A guide on how to remove the Palm Rest from the Compaq Evo N1000v.

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    • Flip the laptop over with the rear panel facing forward.

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

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

    This step could likely be removed.

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

    This could be where to tell users to flip the computer over and open it if that is deemed necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

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    • Pull the cable and lift up to release.

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    • Remove the keyboard.

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    • Close and Flip the computer bottom side up with the rear panel facing forward.

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    • Using the TR8 Torx screwdriver, remove the six Torx screws shown in the picture.

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    • Remove the battery

    • Remove the screw from the metal support on the case edge with a Torx screwdriver.

    • Flip the computer top side up with the front open and facing you

    I suggest adding a step showing how to remove the battery, and how to identify the palm rest for those who need extra help.

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

    I suggest adding a picture of the palm rest from the top.

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    • Locate the first connector. Disconnect by firmly pulling up.

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    • Locate the second connector. Remove by firmly pulling up.

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    • Remove the palm rest.

Conclusion

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

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