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NOTE:
The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Base cover
Removing the base cover
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Starting from the top-left corner, use a plastic scribe to pry the base cover in the direction of the arrows to release the base
cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on or pry the base cover from the side where the hinges are; doing so may damage the
base cover.
4. Pry the base cover and remove it from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:
The following steps are applicable only if you want to further remove any other component from your computer.
5. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the battery.
6. Turn your computer over and press the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power.
Installing the base cover
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Connect the battery cable to the battery, if applicable.
2. Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and then snap the
base cover into place.
3. Replace the four screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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Disassembly and reassembly
Disassembly and reassembly
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