NOTE: The
Before removing the
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 (see Thermal shield on page 67).
10.Remove the display assembly (see Display assembly on computers with
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 top cover (see Top cover on page 103).
Remove the
1.Position the computer
2.Disconnect the cable from the system board (1) and remove the cable from the routing channel in the base enclosure.
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