8. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board.
9. Disconnect the button board from the system board.
a. Use a plastic scribe or small flat-head screwdriver to lift the top part of the system board connector for the button board.
b. Lift the button board cable out of the connector.
10. Disconnect the palm rest from the system board.
a. Use a plastic scribe or small flat-head screwdriver to lift the top part of the system board connector for the palm rest.
b. Lift the palm rest cable out of the connector.
11. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest
while pushing in on the outside.
1
M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5)
2
M2 x 3-mm screw
NOTICE: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors.
1
palm rest
2
computer base
3
touch pad connector
4
touch-pad connector on
system board
NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.