Removal and replacement procedures
Top cover
✎The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad on/off board and cable, TouchPad button board and cable, and TouchPad board and cable.
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For use only with computer models equipped with fingerprint reader board (includes fingerprint | |
reader board cable) |
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For use only with computer models not equipped with fingerprint reader board | |
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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 7).
5.Remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 8)
b.Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 20)
c.Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 22)
d.Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 24)
e.Right speaker (see “Right speaker” on page 26)
Remove the top cover:
1.Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you.
2.Remove the following screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure:
1 Four Phillips PM2.0×9.0 screws on the front edge of the base enclosure
2 One Phillips PM2.0×2.5 broadhead screw in the hard drive bay
3 One Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw in the hard drive bay
