Comments on: How to access memory, remove hard drive and replace keyboard in HP Compaq 2710p Tablet PC

By: Harvey

Harvey — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 09:05:06 +0000

Mark, you should take a long hard look at the service manual.
http://static.tigerdirect.com/pdf/HP_Compaq_2710p_TabletPC-MnS.pdf

Its very easy to remove the screen, but it requires a small Phillips screw driver and a plastic pry-bar (or old credit card).
Wedge the pry-bar / credit card in between the left & right sides. Careful, on the the top-right, when you unlatch the wireless (wifi) antenna, inside, there are 2 screws holding the faceplate together. After removing the faceplate, there are numerous screws you need to remove. But, its very visible and easy to do.

Be very, very careful when removing the plastic faceplate, the pieces holding it in place can easily break off. Take some time and be gentle.

I’m in the process of adding a webcam to my HP Compaq 2710P. (just waiting on the long overseas delivery of my upgrades…)

By: mark

mark — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:12:48 +0000

how would i replace the screen?

By: flyriderg

flyriderg — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:22:27 +0000

I love the way you doid this, I just still could not figure out how to unlock the connector and pull the cable from the hard drive.
The locking clip opens up at a 90 degree angle , But I must say this is still great and I will be making a donation.

By: e.m.fields

e.m.fields — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:33:05 +0000

Replacing hard drive on HP without the Disk Bay:

Hey! Could you help me figure out how to connect an internal 2.5″ 44-pin ATA drive in an HP that hast lost its disk bay? There is not a connector to connect this new hard drive to the pins – what do I need?

This is on a Compaq/HP model nc6120, attaching an internet 2.5″ 44-pin ATA drive.

If you could help, I would be quite appreciative, as there seem to be no answers out there to what seems like a basic question: How to connect hard drive without an adaptor? I am sure this is a problem that would be useful to other people.
Thanks!

By: balaji

balaji — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:50:46 +0000

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By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:01:44 +0000

Jack Battaglia,

I have a Compaq Presario 500. Can you provide some tips on removing the back and dislodging the slide latch.

Did you mean Presario F500? I believe in get access to the latch you'll have to remove the motherboard. Take a look at this guide for Compaq Presario F700, I think it's similar to Presario F500. If not, you'll find help in the service manual. It has disassembly instructions.

By: Jack Battaglia

Jack Battaglia — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:41:43 +0000

Hello, I have a Compaq Presario 500. The sliding latch that removes the battery broke off at the sonic weld joint. I tried to actuate the slide manually, but do not want to force it. I need to remove the battery to upgrade the memory. I would like to remove the back of the case , thus releasing the battery , I hope.

Can you provide some tips on removing the back and dislodging the slide latch. I am somewhat familiar with electronic hardware and have access to anti-static wrist band etc.

Thanks for any help.

Jack B

By: Leon

Leon — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:46:06 +0000

Thanks! You instructions are better and more clean than I found on HP site.