Remove the back cover after removing the screws

[Pma1612]

Urgent help needed..I need to remove the back cover of my laptop so as to install an SSD however the back cover dosentdcome off after removing the 7 screws

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

It appears to me that there are more than 7 screws to remove.

Here is the link to the service manual for the model series...

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05985643

[javageek2428]

Make sure you remove all the screws. After that,  if its a full bottom cover (meaning one-piece) you will want to use a pry tool to release the clips that holds the bottom cover on. And go slow so you don't bust any of the clips.

[Pma1612]

ya sir thanks for replying..i had checked the manual beforehand however there are only 7 visible screws as far as i can see.Also there is virtually no gap between the cover and the remaining laptop. As per the manual i did try to pry open near the hinge however the spudger actually broke..its on the left. Luckily i was able to get it out by shaking the laptop (i mean the broken part of the spudger tool)

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Interesting...according to the manual, chapter 5, page 36...

To remove the bottom cover:

　

Position the computer upside down with the front toward you.

Remove the six Phillips M2.0×13.0 screws (1) on the top half of the bottom cover.

Remove the three Phillips M2.0×5.0 screws (2) along the bottom of the bottom cover.

That's 9 screws.  The picture shows 4 along the front, 2 in the middle (labeled #1, and 3 in the back labeled #2.

Looking at your notebook, I don't see the two screws the manual shows in the middle.

So, unfortunately, I have no idea how you are going to get the back cover off that thing.

[Pma1612]

I think that it should be possible 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-XuJ0rgSTS8&list=PLltbDVOQ8SFwf_Bd_3SmPzgVL-sfdTW1m&index=29&t=0s

In this video he has a similar model with only 7 screws but hes able to remove the back cover quite easily. Also what kind of spudger you you recommend sir?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're right.

He made it look simple.

Maybe you can use a guitar pick to get it started and then a more substantial item to separate the bottom cover.

Do you have any old credit cards?  Those make pretty good pry tools in a pinch.

Otherwise they sell notebook pry took kits online.

https://www.amazon.com/Zacro-Professional-Non-Abrasive-Spudgers-Anti-Static/dp/B01F52ZPBQ/ref=sr_1_1...

[Pma1612]

Thanks for the help sir..i did manage this however when i go towards the edge the clip manages to slide out. Also would using a metallic spudger help?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

It might, but those can damage the plastic.