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Date Posted: 07:30:45 08/30/04 Mon
Author: Sam Pfanstiel
Subject: Re: HP Laptop won't power up
In reply to: Darren 's message, "HP Laptop won't power up" on 12:09:55 01/24/04 Sat

>My HP laptop started having problems with the
>time/date resetting every time it was powered down.
>Now when trying to power up the lights flash and
>nothing happens. Battery will charge when plugged into
>ac power, but system will still not startup. I think
>it may be the cmos battery, but I need to disassemble
>the laptop so I can get to it and I couldn't get the
>case completely open. After removing every screw I
>could see, the front still felt like there was a screw
>or two holding it together and I was afraid to pry the
>case any more for fear of breaking something. Any
>tips on disassembly or other way to correct the
>problem?

If you haven't done so already, remove the two silver screws attached to the back hinges. Then open the laptop and tilt the LCD ALL the way back (as far as it will go). Then pry the hinges (and the speaker panel) up using a flathead screwdriver or knife. This will give you access to remove the keyboard via four or five screws along the top of the keyboard. Once under the keyboard, you can remove the remaining "phantom" screws to access the CMOS battery and motherboard.

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