Top cover

NOTE: The top cover removal procedures differ for 17.3-in and 15.6-in computers.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Top cover for use in computers with 17.3-in displays

598683-001

 

 

Top cover for use in computers with 15.6-in displays

598682-001

 

 

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 55).

5.Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 56).

6.Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 61).

7.Remove the power button board cable (see Power button board on page 63).

8.Remove the speakers (see Speakers on page 65).

9.Remove the thermal shield (seeThermal shield on page 67 ).

10.Remove the display assembly (see Display assembly on computers with 17.3-in displays on page 89 or Display assembly on computers with 15.6-in displays on page 96).

11.Remove the palm rest (see Palm rest on page 84).

12.Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 87).

13.Remove the following components:

Remove the top cover on 17.3-in computers:

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

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