Removal and replacement procedures

Top cover

 

Spare part

Description

number

 

 

Top cover

535865-001

 

 

Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-7).

5.Remove the following components:

a.Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-8)

b.Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-9)

c.Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-13)

d.Speakers (see “Speakers” on page 4-15)

e.Palm rest (see “Palm rest” on page 4-16)

f.Solid-state module (see “Solid-state module” on page 4-20)

Remove the top cover:

1.Disconnect the display panel cable 1 from the system board.

2.Disconnect the microphone cable 2 from the system board, and then release the microphone cable from the clips 3 and routing channel built into the top cover.

3.Release the wireless antenna cables from the clips 4 and routing channel built into the top cover.

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