HP ZBook 17 Service Manual

ExpressCard assembly

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Before removing the ExpressCard assembly, follow these steps:

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.

Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

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.

Remove the battery (see 

Battery on page 46

).

Remove the service door (see 

Service door on page 48

).

Remove the optical drive (see 

Optical drive on page 57

) or upgrade bay hard drive (see 

Upgrade

bay hard drive on page 59

).

Remove the keyboard (see 

Keyboard on page 63

).

Remove the top cover (see 

Top cover on page 72

).

Remove the ExpressCard assembly:

Position the computer upright and open as far as possible.

Remove the Torx T8M2.5x4.0 screw (1) that secures the light pipe to the computer, and then lift

the light pipe from the computer (2).

Remove the four Torx T8M2.5x4.0 screws (3) that secure the ExpressCard assembly to the

computer.

Lift up on the right side of the board to disengage it from the system board connector (4), and

then pull the assembly upward and to the right to remove it from the computer (5).

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