Can't remove the case

[Barbelgrabbins]

So I got this laptop from a pawn shop, and it was quite weak. So I ordered new parts for it, but the case just won't come off. I've taken out every screw I can see, and it still won't budge. Is there something I'm missing?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Did you review the service manual?

If not, here it is...

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05963248

[Dragon-Fur]

@Barbelgrabbins 

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@Barbelgrabbins wrote:

So I got this laptop from a pawn shop, and it was quite weak. So I ordered new parts for it, but the case just won't come off. I've taken out every screw I can see, and it still won't budge. Is there something I'm missing?

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Maybe.  ?

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Chapter 4 - Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements - starting on Page 27

Chapter 5 - Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts - starting on Page 31

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