Recommended tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
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Phillips screwdriver
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Torx #5 (T5) screwdriver
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Plastic scribe
Screw list
Table 1. Screw List
Component
Secured to
Screw type
Quantity
Base cover
Palm-rest assembly
M1.6x4
1
Base cover
Palm-rest assembly
M2x3
8
Battery
Palm-rest assembly
M1.6x4
2
Battery
Palm-rest assembly
M2x3
6
CPU plate
System board
M1.6x2.5
2
Display-cable bracket
System board
M1.6x2.5
2
Display hinges
Palm-rest assembly
M2.5x3.5
6
Fingerprint reader bracket
Palm-rest assembly
M1.6x1.5
1
Hard drive plate
System board
M1.6x2.5
2
Hard-drive (SSD) bracket
Palm-rest assembly
M1.6x3
2
Keyboard
Palm-rest assembly
M2x2
6
Keyboard
Palm-rest assembly
M1.6x1.5
23
Middle bezel
LCD cover
M1.6x3
6
Security-cable slot
Palm-rest assembly
M2x3
2
Speakers
Palm-rest assembly
M2x2
4
System board
Palm-rest assembly
M1.6x3
1
System board
Palm-rest assembly
M1.6x2.5
7
Touch pad
Palm rest
M2x2
2
Wireless card bracket
System board
M1.6x2.5
1
Before working inside your computer
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