HP EliteBook 725 G2 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide

2. Detach the RTC battery (2) from the top cover. (The RTC battery is attached to the top cover with
double-sided adhesive.)
3. Remove the RTC battery and cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery.
Top cover
Description Spare part number
Top cover 783215-001
Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the service cover (see Service cover on page 38), and then remove the following components:
a. Battery (see Battery on page 40)
b. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 42)
c. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 52)
NOTE: When replacing the top cover, be sure that the following components are removed from the
defective top cover and installed on the replacement top cover:
Remove the top cover:
58 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts