
Top cover
The top covers include TouchPad button and bracket.
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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 48).
5.Remove the service access cover (see Service access cover on page 50).
6.Remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 60)
b.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 65)
c.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 67)
Remove the top cover:
1.Turn the computer
2.Release the following ZIF connectors (1) and disconnect the corresponding cables (2) from the system board:
●Power button ZIF connector
●TouchPad ZIF cable
●TouchPad buttons ZIF cable
●Fingerprint reader ZIF cable
●Application buttons ZIF cable
Component replacement procedures 71