HP Compaq nx7400 Sreen Frame/Hinge

ID: 6878

Description: This guide will walk through the steps to...

Steps:

1. Here you can see where the hinge broke.
2. Remove the screw shown, and set it aside you will need it later for re assembly.
3. This screw is normally hidden under the rubber pad above it.

4. Remove all the rubber pads around the screen using your finger nails or a knife if you are having trouble.
5. once the pads are removed, use the torx screwdriver to remove the screws around the screen

6. Once the screws are all removed pry up the black frame and carefully pull it free
7. Be careful not to snap any thing, you can use a screw driver with some gently pressure if you have having trouble.

8. Locate these 2 screws on the back and remove them.
9. You can use either a flat head or a Torx bit. I found the flat head easier for these screws.

10. Carefully pry up the panel with the power button to locate this screw. It is under the raised portion connecting the screen with the rest of the laptop.
11. This was the hardest screw to remove because the panel is difficult to pull up. I pulled it up just enough to get my screw driver in there.
12. The screw goes through the cable in the picture, make sure to keep it in there when you put the new hinge in.

13. Lift the screen from the top and remove the screws on the side.
14. Now you can pull the old hinge assembly out.

15. Place the new hinge assembly in and replace all screws.