Steps
1. Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:
Upon loosening the captive screws, the base cover will open up creating a gap between the base cover and the
palm-rest assembly at the hinges.
3. Starting from the top-left corner at the hinge, pry the base cover to release the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
4. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board and disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
5. Turn the computer over and open the display.
6. Press and hold the power-button for 15 seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power. After draining the flea
power, close the display, and turn the computer over.
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 images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components
