Removal and replacement procedures
Top cover
Description
Top cover (includes TouchPad, and button board)
Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
5. Remove the following components:
a. Optical drive (see
b. Hard drive (see
c. Keyboard (see
d. Switch cover (see
e. Power button board (see
f. Display assembly (see
Remove the top cover:
1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
2. Remove the 7 Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer.
4–30
"Battery" on page
"Optical drive" on page
"Hard drive" on page
4-10)
"Keyboard" on page
4-17)
"Switch cover" on page
"Power button board" on page
"Display assembly" on page
4-7).
4-8)
4-20)
4-22)
4-23)
Spare part number
531206-001
Maintenance and Service Guide