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Compaq Evo N1000v LED Cover Replacement

Device	Compaq Evo N1000v
Difficulty	Easy
Time	5 minutes
Steps	8

This guide is by kim on iFixit and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0. ByteRot mirrors it for non-commercial preservation: formatting changed and photos resized for old browsers; full-size photos and the text are on the FTP in /DOCS/REPAIR. Original guide >>

Over time, the LED cover on the Compaq Evo N1000v may become cracked, loose, or discolored due to regular wear and tear. This repair is typically needed when the cover is visibly damaged or no longer holds in place, which can affect the appearance of the laptop and possibly interfere with the power or status indicators. This guide requires only basic tools and no advanced technical skills. While the repair is relatively straightforward, care must be taken when removing nearby components to avoid damage.

Before you begin this repair, power off and unplug your laptop.

Tools: Spudger; TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver

Step 1

• Flip the laptop over with the rear panel facing forward.

Step 2

• Using a TR8 Torx screwdriver, remove the two T8 Torx screws that secure the LED cover to the base enclosure.

Step 3

• Flip the laptop back over with the front facing forward. Open the screen.

Step 4

• Locate the F1 and F2 keys near the top left corner of the keyboard.

Step 5

• While holding the F1 and F2 keys, insert a spudger between the keys into the notch in the LED cover. Lift up.

Step 6

• Locate the Scroll and Pause keys near the top right corner of the keyboard.

Step 7

• While holding the Scroll and Pause keys, insert a spudger between the keys into the notch in the LED cover. Lift up.

Step 8

• Insert a spudger between the F7 and F8 keys. Lift up to remove the LED cover.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler (https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/E-Waste).

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