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How do I open this ZIF connector of my HP laptop I tried applying force in various directions but all in vain. Here is the pic of it !
If you can show by drawing some arrows using MS paint it will be helpful thanks
Sheikh Toiba
Posted 2016-12-08T13:33:51.260
Reputation: 11
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The connector looks like it will flip up. Exercise extreme caution.
With tiny parts like these, a black stick or spudger is very helpful. Connectors like these are common on cell phones and also common on laptops now.
LawrenceC
Posted 2016-12-08T13:33:51.260
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Been looking for this one for a while https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njVey0vOm1k Unlike a lot of other models, this one has a lever on the BLACK hinge. The white is connected to the base.
user902290
Posted 2016-12-08T13:33:51.260
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Have you tried to lift up the white plastic? From the image it looks like you forced the ribbon cable without lifting the white plastic. What's your laptop model? – User552853 – 2016-12-08T13:40:27.207
No I didn't try lifting the white plastic and some laptop guy fixed this ribbon and he is not available now. I have HP pavilion 15-n003tx – Sheikh Toiba – 2016-12-08T13:44:56.577
I am afraid because on YouTube they say this connector is so sensitive – Sheikh Toiba – 2016-12-08T13:45:36.610
Well.. when opening a laptop always search first on YouTube for a disassembly video. Even though you don't find your exact laptop model you can find something similar. It's so easy when you know what to do. I found this on YT: https://youtu.be/UwccwebeTYM?t=3m29s . Hope it helps! :)
– User552853 – 2016-12-08T13:52:00.590Yes it helped, great :) – Sheikh Toiba – 2016-12-08T13:58:18.243