Power connector cable
Before removing the power connector cable, 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 46).
5.Remove the service door (see Service door on page 48).
6.Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 57) or upgrade bay hard drive (see Upgrade bay hard drive on page 59).
7.Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 63).
8.Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 72).
9.Remove the display assembly (see Display assembly on page 84).
10.Remove the graphics board fan/heat sink (see Graphics board fan/heat sink assembly on page 100).
Remove the power connector cable:
1.Remove the Torx T8M2.5×7.0 screw (1) that secures to the left, rear plastic cover to the base enclosure, and the lift the plastic piece off the base enclosure (2).
The left, rear plastic cover is available in the Plastics Kit using spare part number
2.Remove the Torx T8M2.5×4.0 screw (3) that secures to the bracket to the base enclosure, and the lift the bracket out of the base enclosure (4).
The bracket is available in the Bracket Kit using spare part number
3.Disconnect the cable from the system board (5).
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