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8Turn the computer over.
9Use the pull loop to disconnect the palmrest flex cable from the touch- pad connector on the system board.
10Carefully lift out the palmrest assembly.
Reserve Battery
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.
R es er v e B a t te r y
reserve battery cable
reserve battery
palmrest bracket
NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer’s RTC and NVRAM when the computer is turned off. Removing the battery causes the computer to lose the date and time information as well as all
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Removing and Replacing Parts