5.Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 52).
6.Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 57).
7.Remove the following components:
a.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 59)
b.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 61)
c.Top cover (see Top cover on page 66)
Remove the display assembly:
1.Disconnect the display panel cable (1) from the system board.
2.Release the display panel cable (2) from the heat sink. (The display panel cable is attached to the heat sink with
3.Disconnect the top speakers passthrough cable (3) from the system board.
4.Release the wireless antenna cables (4) from the clips (5) built into the base enclosure.
CAUTION: Support the display assembly when removing the following screws. Failure to support the display assembly can result in damage to the display assembly and other computer components.
5.Remove the five Phillips PM2.5×5.5 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the base enclosure.
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