9
.
Remove the rear cover.
Reverse this procedure to install the rear cover.
Top cover
Description
Spare part number
Top cover (includes TouchPad board cable and TouchPad button cable, and LED boards and cables) 448174-001
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
Battery on page 36
).
5
.
Remove the following components:
a
.
Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 42
)
b
.
Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 49
)
c
.
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 50
)
d
.
Hinge cover (see
Hinge cover on page 52
)
e
.
Rear cover (see
Rear cover on page 53
)
Remove the top cover:
1
.
Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
2
.
Remove the two Mylar screw covers
(1)
in the optical drive bay. These screw covers are available
in the Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 452320-001.
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