1Remove the hard drive.
2Remove the keyboard assembly.
3Remove the display assembly.
4Remove the palmrest assembly.
5Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors.
NOTICE: Do not pull the antenna cable when removing the speaker (see “Speaker Assemblies”).
6Remove the speaker assemblies by pulling them straight up and out of the bottom case assembly
NOTICE: Handle the speaker assemblies and speakers with care to avoid damaging the speaker cones.
NOTE: The left speaker has an
Replacing the Speaker Assembly
1To replace the speaker assembly, place the mounting ring over the front palmrest screw post.
NOTICE: Make sure the speaker wires are under their routing clips. Route the left speaker wire properly between the battery bay and hard drive area.
2Slide the speaker assembly down in to the bottom case assembly.
NOTE: Speakers face out in the bottom case assembly holders.
System Board Assembly
The system board’s BIOS chip contains the system’s service tag number, which is also visible on a
Removing and Replacing Parts
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