7.Open the computer.
CAUTION: Do not completely separate the keyboard/top cover from the bottom cover in the next step. There are 2 ribbon cables connecting the keyboard/top cover to the system board that can be damaged if too much separation is achieved.
8.Lift the front edge (1) of the keyboard/top cover until it (2) separates from the bottom cover.
9.Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the TouchPad cable is attached, and then disconnect the TouchPad cable from the system board.
10.Release the ZIF connector (2) to which the keyboard cable is attached, and then disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.
11.Remove the keyboard/top cover.
Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard/top cover.
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