Component

Removal Procedures

Additional Steps (See figure on page 4-5)

LCD Shield

Keyboard (page 2-8).

 

 

Heatsink (page 2-9).

 

 

Display (page 2-11).

 

 

LCD module (page 2-11).

 

Screw Cover (Display)

 

Lift off the cover.

 

 

Reassembly Notes: Do not install a cover on the

 

 

lower display screws.

Table 2-8. Removing Top Case Components

Component

Hinge Cover, Left

Hinge Cover, Right

Keyboard

Speaker

Touch-pad Cable

Touch-pad PCA

Removal Procedures

Plug-in module (page 2-3). Keyboard (page 2-8). Heatsink (page 2-9).

See page 2-8.

Plug-in module (page 2-3). Hard drive (page 2-5). Keyboard (page 2-8). Heatsink (page 2-9). Display (page 2-11).

Top case (page 2-14).

Plug-in module (page 2-3). Hard drive (page 2-5). Keyboard (page 2-8). Heatsink (page 2-9). Display (page 2-11).

Top case (page 2-14).

Plug-in module (page 2-3). Hard drive (page 2-5). Keyboard (page 2-8). Heatsink (page 2-9). Display (page 2-11).

Top case (page 2-14).

Additional Steps (See figure on page 4-6)

Open the display fully, then press on the front of the hinge cover until it releases from the top case.

Reassembly Notes: Install the flat wall toward the front.

1.On the underside of the top case, remove the screws from the speaker cover and remove the cover.

2.Release the four tabs protruding through the metal plate—you do not need to disconnect the touch-pad assembly.

3.Remove the screws from the edges of the metal plate. Then remove the two screws from the PCA beneath.

4.Lift up the front of the metal plate and two PCAs, then unplug the speaker cable.

Reassembly Notes: During assembly, make sure the speaker wires do not affect the touch-pad buttons, and the speaker/touch-pad cable routes through the cutout in the speaker cover.

1.On the underside of the top case, release the four plastic tabs protruding through the metal plate.

2.Release the flex cable from the top case and from the touch-pad PCA.

1.On the underside of the top case, release the four plastic tabs protruding through the metal plate.

2.Release the flex cable from the top case.

3.Release the two snaps along one side of the plastic housing, then lift off the plastic cover and pop out the touch-pad PCA.

2-22 Removal and Replacement

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