This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
•
Small flat-blade screwdriver
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#0 Phillips screwdriver
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#1 Phillips screwdriver
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T5 Torx screwdriver
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Small plastic scribe
Base cover
Removing the Base Cover
1
Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2
Close the display and turn the computer over.
3
Turn the system badge flap over (1) and then remove the ten M2x3 screws that secure the base cover to the computer (2).
NOTE:
Use a Torx #5 screwdriver for the base screws and a Philips screwdriver for the two M2x8 screws inside the
badge flap.
4
Pry the edges of the base cover and lift it to remove it from the computer.
Removing and installing components
Removing and installing components
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