Can most HP laptops be opened from the back side.

[NiteLife]

Can most HP laptops be opened from the back side.

[Lil_Boy_Blue]

Probably.

Any particular model?

[Huffer]

Some open top down and some from the bottom...no sense in speaking about "most HP laptops" in the abstract as you can only work on a specific one right in front of you so you need the Service Manual. Blindly removing screws is a recipe for disaster.  

[NiteLife]

Can this be opened from the back and are the cooling vents on the side or on the back.

Modal

 HP Gaming Pavilion - 15-cx0056wm

[Lil_Boy_Blue · Accepted solution]

Hi

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-pavilion-gaming-15-cx0000-laptop-pc/20284020/model/22909994/...

HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop - Maintenance and Service Guide

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Page 36 should answer your question.

Before removing the bottom 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.To remove the bottom cover:1.Position the computer upside down with the front toward you.2.Remove the six Phillips M2.0×13.0 screws (1) on the top half of the bottom cover.3.Remove the three Phillips M2.0×5.0 screws (2) along the bottom of the bottom cover.36Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts.

4.Using a non-marking tool, start prying near the middle of the computer near the display and work around to separate the bottom cover from computer (1), and then remove the bottom cover (2).Reverse this procedure to install the bottom cover.Component replacement procedures.

Rubber feetDescriptionSpare part numberRubber feet for use in acid green modelsL20321-001Rubber feet for use in ultra violet modelsL20322-001Rubber feet for use in ghost white modelsL20323-001Before removing the rubber feet, 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 bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 36).To remove the rubber feet:1.Position the bottom cover so you can access the inside.2.From the inside of the bottom cover, use a thin tool to push through the holes to help disengage the feet (1).3.From the outside of the bottom cover, peel the feet off the cover (2).Reverse this procedure to install the rubber feet.

[Lil_Boy_Blue]

Prego.