5.Lift the base enclosure (1) off the computer while threading the antenna cables through the hole in the base enclosure (2).

Reverse this procedure to install the base enclosure.

Touchpad

Before removing the touchpad, 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 40), and then remove the following components:

a.Hard drive cover (see Hard drive cover on page 45)

b.Hard drive (see Hard drive/SSD drive on page 46)

c.Service cover (see Service cover on page 51)

d.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 58)

e.Base enclosure (see Base enclosure on page 61)

Remove the touchpad:

1.Remove the 2 Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the touchpad to the computer.

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