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Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink

Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink

alea

alea and 5 other contributors

Last updated on January 28, 2014

1 minute
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Introduction

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This little dude can get in your way, so move him out.

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #0 Screwdriver
    Phillips #0 Screwdriver
  • Spudger
    Spudger

  1. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the battery and the battery tabs on the bottom of the Compaq Mini.

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  2. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 2, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 2, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Push both tabs inward simultaneously and slide the battery out.

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  3. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink, RAM: step 3, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink, RAM: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Philips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the two screws covering the memory compartment on the bottom of the laptop and remove the cover.

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  4. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Push out the side tabs simultaneously and pull out the old RAM module.

    • When inserting a new RAM stick, be sure to evenly insert the gold pins in the same orientation that the old module was removed. While sliding the module in, press the side tabs in place.

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  5. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink, Keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink, Keyboard: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the rubber pads located on the corners of your Compaq Mini.

    • There may be junk underneath it. This is residue left from the glue that held on the rubber pad. Just scrape it away to find the screw.

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  7. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 6, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew all the corner screws. There are four total, one under each rubber pad.

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  8. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 7, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the screw for the bottom case located in the RAM compartment.

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  9. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 8, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three screws in the silver tabs at the back of the keyboard.

    • These are located at the back of the base under the screen.

    • Lift the keyboard away from the laptop.

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  10. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink, Hard Drive: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three screws holding the panel in place.

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  11. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 10, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Pull up on the tab to remove the hard drive.

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  12. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink, Top Cover: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the eight screws that are from the plastic top cover.

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  13. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 12, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 12, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Pry up the top plastic cover using a spudger.

    • These two tabs under the screen need to be pushed in with a spudger.

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  14. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 13, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the cable by carefully pulling it up.

    • Be careful when lifting up the cover because the track pad is still attached.

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  15. Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink, Heat Sink: step 14, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Compaq Mini 110 Heat Sink, Heat Sink: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Remove all four screws.

    • The underside has lubricant to help the heat sink do its job. Be careful not to smear it all over the place.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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