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Removal and replacement procedures for
Authorized Service Provider parts
CAUTION:
Components described in this chapter should only be accessed by an authorized service provider.
Accessing these parts can damage the computer or void the warranty.
Component replacement procedures
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts.
There are as many as 50 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing the
computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.
Top cover
Description
Spare part number
For use only on computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader
760607-001
For use only on computer models not equipped with a fingerprint reader
760608-001
Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the Battery (see
Battery on page 29
), and then remove the following components:
a.
Service cover (see
Service cover on page 30
)
b.
Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 31
)
c.
Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 37
)
d.
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 38
)
NOTE:
When replacing the top cover, be sure that the following components are removed from the
defective top cover and installed on the replacement top cover:
●
Fingerprint reader module (See
Fingerprint reader module on page 45
)
●
TouchPad button board (See
TouchPad button board on page 46
)
●
Card reader board (See
Card reader board on page 47
)
●
Power button board (See
Power button board on page 48
)
Remove the top cover:
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