Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................................................36
Accessing support information .......................................................................................................................................38
Component replacement procedures..............................................................................................................................41
Preparation for disassembly ...................................................................................................................................41
Bottom cover ...........................................................................................................................................................41
Memory modules.....................................................................................................................................................43
WLAN module ..........................................................................................................................................................45
WWAN module .........................................................................................................................................................47
Solid-state drive ......................................................................................................................................................48
Component replacement procedures..............................................................................................................................51
Preparation for disassembly ...................................................................................................................................51
Battery .....................................................................................................................................................................51
RTC battery ..............................................................................................................................................................52
I/O board ..................................................................................................................................................................53
Touchpad .................................................................................................................................................................54
NFC module..............................................................................................................................................................55
Smart card reader....................................................................................................................................................56
Fan ...........................................................................................................................................................................57
Fingerprint reader board .........................................................................................................................................58
Heat sink ..................................................................................................................................................................59
System board...........................................................................................................................................................60
Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................................63
Power connector cable ............................................................................................................................................64
Display assembly.....................................................................................................................................................65
Using Computer Setup.....................................................................................................................................................75
Updating the BIOS....................................................................................................................................................76
Determining the BIOS version .........................................................................................................................76
Preparing for a BIOS update ............................................................................................................................76
Downloading a BIOS update ....................................................................................................................77
Installing a BIOS update ..........................................................................................................................77
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