HP SlateBook 10 x2 PC Maintenance and Service Guide

Keyboard base component replacement procedures
CAUTION: Keyboard base components described in this chapter should only be accessed by
an authorized service provider. Accessing these parts can damage the keyboard base and void
the warranty.
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider only parts.
There are as many as 29 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing
the keyboard base. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal
and replacement.
Bottom cover
NOTE: The bottom cover includes a rubber foot.
Description Spare part number
In royal blue finish 728140-001
In smoke silver finish 728138-001
In snow white finish 728139-001
Before disassembling the keyboard base, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the tablet and keyboard base. If you are unsure whether the tablet and keyboard base are
off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the tablet and keyboard base by unplugging the power cord from the
tablet and keyboard base.
3. Disconnect the tablet from the keyboard base.
Remove the bottom cover:
1. Remove the front (1) and rear rubber feet (2).
NOTE: The front and rear rubber feet are different shaped and sized and are available in the
Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 728153-001.
2. Remove the six Phillips PM2.0×6.35 screws (3) that secure the bottom cover to the keyboard/
top cover.
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