Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
a.
Service door (see
b.
mSATA SSD (see
c.
Hard drive (see
d.
Base enclosure (see
e.
System board (see
f.
Connector board (see
g.
Subwoofer (see
h.
Rear speaker (see
i.
Power button board (see
Remove the keyboard:
1.
Remove the seven Phillips PM2.0×2.9 screws (1) that secure the keyboard shield to the
computer.
2.
Release the ground loop tape (2).
Battery on page
41), and then remove the following components:
Service door on page
mSATA SSD on page
Hard drive on page
46)
Base enclosure on page
System board on page
Connector board on page
Subwoofer on page
81)
Rear speakers on page
Power button board on page
42)
43)
53)
64)
78)
83)
91)
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