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5. Install the
solid-state
6. Install the
memory
module.
7. Install the
base cover (plastic chassis)
8. Follow the procedure in
Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
CAUTION:
The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the
base cover (plastic chassis)
3. Remove the
memory
module.
4. Remove the
solid-state
5. Remove the
wireless
card.
6. Remove the fan.
7. Remove the
3-cell battery
8. Remove the
heat
sink.
NOTE:
The system board can be removed and installed along with the heat sink, when replacing the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly. This simplifies the removal and installation procedure and prevents damage to the thermal bond
between the system board and heat sink.
9. Remove the speakers.
10. Remove the touchpad.
11. Remove the
power-adapter
12. Remove the
I/O-board
13. Remove the
I/O
board.
14. Remove the
power button
15. Remove the
display
assembly.
16. Remove the
system
board.
About this task
NOTE:
The palm-rest and keyboard assembly cannot be further disassembled once all the Prerequisites are completed.
If the keyboard is malfunctioning and is required to be replaced, replace the entire palm-rest assembly.
The following image indicates the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
drive.
or the
base cover (aluminum
After working inside your
Before working inside your
or the
drive.
or the
4-cell
battery, whichever is applicable.
port.
cable.
or the
power button with optional fingerprint
chassis), whichever is applicable.
computer.
computer.
base cover (aluminum
chassis), whichever is applicable.
reader, whichever is applicable.
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