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Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the rear I/O-cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the latch and disconnect the Right Tron-light cable from the system board.
3. Lift the latch and disconnect the left Tron-light cable from the system board.
NOTE: To prevent damaging your computer ensure the right and left Tron-light cables have been disconnected from
the system board before removing the rear I/O-cover.
4. Firmly grasp the sides of your computer with both hands and push the rubber feet on the rear I/O-cover outwards with your
thumbs to release the rear I/O-cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the rear I/O-cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the rear-IO cover
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the rear-I/O cover and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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