Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE:
The replacement palm-rest and keyboard assembly comes pre-assembled with the following components.
● Keyboard
● Wireless antennas
The following image(s) indicate the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a flat and clean surface and perform the post-requisites to install the palm-rest
and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:
Brackets are required on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly for computer configuration with the 4-cell battery
(64 Wh). If the palm-rest and keyboard assembly is replaced, transfer the brackets to the new palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the touchpad.
2. Install the
display
assembly.
3. Install the speakers.
4. Install the
speaker
board.
5. Install the
power button
6. Install the
system
board.
NOTE:
The system board can be replaced with the heat sink pre-attached.
7. Install the
I/O
board.
8. Install the
coin-cell
battery.
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Removing and installing components
or the
power button with fingerprint
reader, whichever is applicable.