HP EliteBook 8770w Mobile Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide

Before removing the fingerprint reader, 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 battery (see
Battery on page 51)
5. Remove the service access cover (see
Service access cover on page 52).
6. Remove the optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 63) or upgrade bay hard drive (see Upgrade
bay hard drive on page 66).
7. Remove the keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 71).
8. Remove the top cover (see
Top cover on page 83).
Remove the fingerprint reader:
1. Position the top cover upside down with the front toward you.
2. Slide the fingerprint reader cable (1) out from the 3 clips in the top cover and remove it.
3. Peel off the tape (2) that secures the fingerprint reader to the top cover.
4. Lift the fingerprint reader (3) from the top cover.
Reverse this procedure to install the fingerprint reader.
Audio/USB 2.0 board
Description Spare part number
Audio/USB 2.0 board 689284-001
94 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures