Base enclosure
Description
Base enclosure (includes battery release latch assembly, rubber feet, and service cover release
latch assembly)
Before removing the base enclosure, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
a.
Service cover (see
b.
Hard drive (see
c.
WLAN module (see
d.
WWAN module (see
e.
Keyboard (see
NOTE:
When replacing the base enclosure, be sure to remove the following components from the
defective base enclosure and install them on the replacement base enclosure:
●
Audio board (see
●
Speakers (see
●
Power switch board (see
Remove the base enclosure:
1.
Close the computer.
2.
Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
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Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Battery on page
Service cover on page
Hard drive on page
WLAN module on page
WWAN module on page
Keyboard on page
Audio board on page
Speakers on page
81)
Power switch board on page
56), and then remove the following components:
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59)
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64)
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Spare part number
693301-001