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
5.
Remove the following components:
a.
Bottom door (see
b.
Hard drive (see
c.
Optical drive (see
d.
WLAN module (see
e.
WWAN module (see
f.
Fan (see
g.
Heat sink (see
h.
Keyboard (see
Remove the bottom cover:
1.
Position the computer upside-down with the front toward you.
2.
Remove the following covers and screws that secure the bottom cover to the computer:
(1) 2 small rubber screw covers
(2) 1 large rubber screw cover
(3) 6 Torx PM2.5×6.0 screws
(4) 4 Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws from the battery bay
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Battery on page
Bottom door on page
Hard drive on page
Optical drive on page
WLAN module on page
WWAN module on page
Fan on page
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Heat sink on page
Keyboard on page
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