20.Remove the wireless antenna transceivers and cables (4) from the display enclosure. The wireless antenna transceivers and cables are included in the Wireless Antenna Kit, spare part number 489066-001 for computers with Intel processors or AMD processors with UMA graphics, and 502979-001 for use in computer models with AMD processors and discrete graphics.

Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display assembly.

Camera/microphone module

If it has been determined that the camera/microphone module is the component that must be replaced to complete the computer repair, the display assembly does not have to be removed. Follow the procedures in this section to replace the camera module. For information on replacing the display assembly and other display assembly internal components, see Display assembly on page 60.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Camera/microphone module

487287-001

 

 

Before removing the camera/microphone module, 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 41).

Remove the camera/microphone module:

1.Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you.

2.Open the computer as far as it will open.

3.Flex the inside edges of the left and right sides, and then pull outward on the middle of the top edge (1) of the display bezel until the top middle of the bezel disengages from the display enclosure.

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