Need help on how to remove display on HP IQ770 all in one

[CaliTech]

I'm pretty good at repairing PCs and laptops but this one is baffling me. Does anyone know the procedure to get the LCD out of the display casing? It's not obvious whatever it is. Any hints would be greatly appreciated. This HP model in probably the worst design for a computer I have ever seen. It is horrible to disassemble.


http://www.itechnews.net/wp-content/...HP_IQ770_1.jpg

[westomatic]

check jtorres reply at the bottom , should help you a bit http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/for.../?page=5#12182

[CaliTech]

Thanks a million. I have no idea why that link never showed up in a zillion of my searches. I did most of what he said, including dismounting the screen from the stand and removing the screws he mentions but the part I am stuck on is just separating the front bezel from the back cover. It is so stiff that prying bit by bit as in most disassemblies seems impossible without damaging the plastics. I really appreciate your help. I'll just have to experiment further to see if I can get them separated.

[CaliTech]

For anyone else, to get the front bezel and back cover apart you need to use several shims (I used slot covers) to hold the plastics apart as you make your way around the bezel. Otherwise, because the plastic is so stiff it goes back together as soon as you move to another area of the bezel. Sheesh what a piece of crap this all in one is.