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Removal and replacement procedures
Top cover
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The top cover spare part kit includes TouchPad assembly, cable, and bracket; the ESD boards; the smart card
reader; and on some models, a fingerprint reader and bracket.
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 4-7).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-9)
b. Wireless modules antenna cables (see “WLAN module” on page 4-11 and “WWAN module” on page 4-14)
c. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-20)
d. Keyboard and switch cover (see “Keyboard and switch cover” on page 4-22)
e. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-27)
f. RTC battery (see “RTC battery” on page 4-39)
Remove the top cover:
1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
2. Remove the 3 rubber screw covers 1, the 6 Torx T8M2.5×6.0 screws 2, and the 2 Phillips PM2.5×3.0
screws 3 in the hard drive bay that secure the top cover to the base enclosure.
Description Spare part number
Top cover with integrated smart card reader and fingerprint reader for use on HP EliteBook 8440p 594098-001
Top cover with integrated smart card reader and fingerprint reader for use on HP EliteBook 8440w 594099-001
Top cover with integrated smart card reader without fingerprint reader for use on HP EliteBook
8440w (Plastics Kit includes fingerprint reader plug)
594100-001