HP Compaq 6710b Screen Replacement

Flip the laptop over to the back.

Using two hands, push on the tabs while gently taking out the battery.

Flip to the backside of the laptop.

Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, unscrew the 5mm screw and take off the shown cover.

Using the same screwdriver, unscrew the 8mm screws.

Flip over the laptop to the top side, and open the laptop.

Slide the locking tabs down using a blue plastic opening tool or your fingernail.

Using the plastic prying tool, lift the keyboard gently towards you.

Pull up on both sides of the black locking tab of the connector.

The keyboard should now be free of the computer.

Put a finger under each side of the plastic lock on the ribbon cable and pull up.

Using a flathead screwdriver, get under each plastic hinge cover until they pop.

Lift the right edge of plastic strip covering the power button and gently pull it up until the whole strip comes free.

Using a flathead screwdriver, work both sides of the connector next to the fan and take it out.

Using the T9 Torx screwdriver, remove one 7mm screw on the left hinge.

Using the blue plastic opening tool, pull the rubber covers off the screen screws.

Using a T9 Torx screwdriver, remove the top four 5 mm screws.

Remove the bottom two 6 mm screws with the same screwdriver.

Using a flat head screwdriver, pry the plastic panel over the screen up starting at one of the hinges.

Using the flathead, continue running the it under the the plastic screen edge and gently pry it off.

Slowly pry back the of the screen.

Using your fingers, take out the two connections near the hinges.

Using the T9 Torx screwdriver, unscrew the four 4mm screws.

Tilt the screen up from the top to gain access to the screws on the side.

Using the PH00 screwdriver, unscrew the 2.5mm screws on the side of the screen. There should be 4 on each side.

You can now take out the screen.