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Procedure - Removal Process (C-cover Keyboard Fabric Type)
Preliminary Requirements:
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to follow all special (bolded) notes of caution within each process section.
Required Tools and Components
·
Tools:
o
5IP (Torx-Plus) driver
o
Heavy Duty IFixit suction cups (if fabric C-cover)
o
Anti-static wrist strap (1 MOhm resistance)
o
Recommended: ESD-safe battery cover (13.5” or 15”)
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Components:
o
New 5IP screw x4
o
C-cover (If replacing)
Prerequisite Steps:
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Power off device - Ensure device is powered off and disconnected from a power supply.
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General Safety - Check to make sure that general guidelines and ESD compliance steps are followed prior to
opening the device. Refer to Refer to Prior to Device Disassembly section (
·
Remove feet - Follow steps for Procedure-Removal (Non-Skid Foot Pad) section (
) prior to
C-cover removal.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure that all foot adhesive remains have been removed from the bottom device case
foot sockets prior to C-cover screw removal to avoid the risk of stripping out the C-cover screw(s).
Procedure – Removal (C-cover Keyboard Fabric Type)
1. Remove C-cover screws - Using a 5IP (Torx-Plus) driver, uninstall 1 screw from each foot socket (4).
CAUTION:
The fabric type C-cover needs to be disassembled through a different process than for metal
type C-covers. This is because fabric C-covers have a hook latching onto the chassis whereas metal
C-covers do not. See illustration for details.
IMPORTANT:
Take caution to prevent from depressing the keyboard power button during this step. If
power button is accidentally depressed and device turns on, shut down device as normal through OS
Start menu.
CAUTION:
Ensure all (4) screws are removed from the enclosure before starting C-cover disassembly,
otherwise there is a high risk of irreversibly damaging the C-cover.
CAUTION:
Remove C-Cover exactly as described in this step to avoid damaging the FPC connected
between the C-Cover and the Main Board.
CAUTION:
Remove C-cover and hold in a hover position as described below to avoid damaging the
display glass. Never rest the rear edge of the C-cover on the device at the display hinge point.
IMPORTANT:
In addition to the (4) C-cover screws, the C-cover is further secured to the device body
with magnets. Further separation of the C-cover should be carried out in the following steps.
