The overlay is attached with double- sided tape of some sort. A little care
and patience will allow you to remove it only slightly warped, and it is
fairly easy to straighten out later. I took a small jewelers screwdriver
and started prying near the "ON" button, and worked upward toward
the screen.
When you get near the screen, try to preserve the shape of the overlay because
that portion is a bit more difficult to properly straighten later. Once
the overlay is removed, put it in a container or somewhere away from dust.
The double-sided tape should stay with the overlay (mine did, at least)
and will gather dust and stuff making it less sticky if left out in the
open. 48sx owners will need to remove the little hp logo insert above the
screen as well.
I used a hair dryer to warm a little bit the glue.
It's then easier to remove the overlay. But you must be very careful
not to over heat the HP, especially the LCD display!! I placed a cardboard
above the LCD and blew hot hair only in the opposite direction. You will
not manage to heat all the overlay, but at least until the second or third
row of keys it'll be easier! - SG
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