How Do I Take Apart My Compaq Presario M2000 Laptop?
Most computer users dread taking apart their computers. However, to upgrade and troubleshoot, you may need to take apart your Compaq Presario M2000 laptop. The process is fairly simple as long as you’re cautious. Taking the laptop apart slowly will prevent any problems. Having your Compaq Presario M2000 laptop manual on hand will aid in the process and the reassembly. Whether you need to upgrade or replace a bad part, you can take apart your laptop with confidence. Shut down your laptop, close the lid and disconnect from the AC adapter. Flip the laptop over to begin removing components. Remove the battery first. Slide the battery release latch and pull the battery out. The battery is the only component with a slide latch. Remove the hard drive. The hard drive is located on the opposite side of the battery and has two screws holding the cover in place. The screws will not come off completely. Remove the cover. Loosen the screw holding the hard drive in place. Pull the tab and the hard d