Top cover

NOTE: The top cover removal procedures differ for 15.6-in computers from those of 14.0-in computers.

NOTE: You must remove the top cover before you can remove the display assembly on computers with 14.0-in displays. You do not have to remove the top cover to remove the display assembly on computers with 15.6-in displays.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Top cover for use in computers with 15.6-in displays

535866-001

 

 

Top cover for use in computers with 14.0-in displays

535865-001

 

 

Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

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 60).

5.Remove the following components:

a.Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 61)

b.Speakers (see Speakers on page 69)

c.Palm rest (see Palm rest on page 71)

Remove the top cover:

NOTE: Steps 1 through 5 illustrate how to remove the top cover from computers with 15.6-in displays. Steps 6 through 10 illustrate how to remove the top cover from computers with 14.0-in displays.

1.Position the computer right-side up with the front toward you.

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