Steps
1. Remove the five screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Loosen the two captive screws (M2x7.5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover beside the display hinges, and then continue to work on the sides to open the base
cover.
4. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
NOTE:
Disconnect the battery cable only when you are continuing to remove other components from your computer.
5. Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power.
Installing the base cover
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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