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12. Remove the top cover.
Reverse this procedure to install the top cover.
Fingerprint reader board
Description Spare part number
Fingerprint reader board dv3000 (includes fingerprint reader board bracket) 468831-001
Fingerprint reader board dv3500 (includes fingerprint reader board bracket) 502464-001
Before removing the fingerprint reader 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 43).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 51)
b. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 48)
c. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 54)
d. Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 57)
e. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 58)
Remove the fingerprint reader board:
1. Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you.
2. Release the ZIF connector to which the fingerprint reader board cable is attached and disconnect
the cable (1) from the connector.
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