Top cover

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Top cover (includes TouchPad and cable)

446508-001

 

 

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 36).

5. Disconnect the power button board cable and the LED board cables from the system board (see Keyboard on page 53).

6. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drives (see Hard drives on page 41)

b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 47)

c. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 49)

d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 53)

e. Speaker assembly (see Speaker assembly on page 51)

f. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 55)

Remove the top cover:

1. Remove the power button board cable and LED button board cable from the clips (1) built into the top cover.

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