3.Remove the speaker assembly (2) from the base enclosure.

Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly.

Service cover release latch assembly

NOTE: The service cover release latch assembly components are included in the Latch Kit, spare part number 684339-001.

Before removing the service cover release latch assembly, follow these steps:

1.Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 29), and then remove the following components:

a.Service cover (see Service cover on page 30)

b.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 31)

c.Solid-state drive (see Solid-state drive on page 32)

d.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 40)

e.Base enclosure (see Base enclosure on page 43)

Remove the service cover release latch assembly:

1.Position the base enclosure with the front toward you.

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