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NOTE:
For models with smart card reader configuration, the smart card reader is preinstalled in the replacement palm-rest
assembly.
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the
SIM card tray
3. Remove the
base
cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the
M.2 2230 solid-state
6. Remove the
WWAN 4G card
7. Remove the
WLAN
card.
8. Remove the fan.
9. Remove the
heat
sink.
10. Remove the
system
board.
NOTE:
The system board can be removed with the heat sink attached in order to simplify the procedure and preserve
the thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
11. Remove the
power button
12. Remove the
smart card reader
13. Remove the speakers.
14. Remove the
display
assembly.
15. Remove the
SIM card slot filler
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the palm-rest and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
After performing the preceding steps, you are left with the palm-rest.
Installing the palm-rest
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Before working inside your
(for computers with nano-SIM card option).
drive.
or
WWAN 5G
card.
or
power button with optional fingerprint
(optional).
(for computers without nano-SIM card option).
computer.
reader.
Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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