Maintenance and Service Guide

5 Removal and replacement

procedures

CAUTION: Tablet components described in this chapter should only be accessed by an authorized

service provider. Accessing these components can damage the tablet or void the warranty.

NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on

supported parts for the tablet/keyboard, go to

http://partsurfer.hp.com, select the country or region,

and then follow the on-screen instructions.

There are as many as 11 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing the

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

SIM slot cover

Description Spare part number

SIM slot cover 781986-001

Before disassembling the tablet, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on,

and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.

Remove the SIM slot cover:

CAUTION: Before positioning the tablet with display panel facing down, make sure the work surface

is clear of tools, screws, and any other foreign objects. Failure to follow this caution can result in

damage to the display panel.

1. Position the tablet with the display panel facing down and the micro SD Card Reader slot

toward you.

2. Use a case utility tool (1) or similar thin tool to separate the SIM slot cover from the back cover.

3. Lift the outside edge of the SIM slot cover (2) and detach it from the back cover.

SIM slot cover