Disassembly and reassembly
Base cover
Removing the base cover
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Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
The following image indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
1
Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover.
2
Remove the four screws (M2x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3
Pry the base cover starting from the top-left corner of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4
Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the base cover
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components