Top cover

NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Ruby red

681823-001

 

 

Winter blue

681824-001

 

 

Sparkling black

681825-001

 

 

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 32).

5.Remove the service door (see Service door on page 33).

6.Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 34).

7.Remove the hard drive (see {Xref Error! Target does not exist.})

8.Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 43).

When replacing the top cover, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective top cover and installed on the replacement top cover:

Power button board and cable (see Power button board on page 51).

TouchPad button board and cable (see TouchPad button board on page 53).

TouchPad LED board and cable (see TouchPad LED board on page 54).

Speakers and cable (see Speakers on page 50).

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