Light modules
Component
Spare part number
Light modules (includes left, right, and rear modules and cables)
788604-001
Light modules are located under each speaker and at left and right near the rear of the computer. The two
modules at the rear are wired together and secured with screws. The left and right modules under the
speakers are secured with adhesive.
Before replacing the light modules, 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 bottom cover (see
Bottom cover on page 20
).
5.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 28
).
6.
Remove the heat sink and fans (see
Heat sink and fans on page 26
).
7.
Remove the speakers (see
Speakers on page 35
).
8.
Remove the system board (see
System board on page 31
).
9.
Remove the power button board (see
Power button board on page 33
).
Remove the light modules:
1.
Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws
(1)
that secure the rear modules to the computer.
2.
Remove the wire that connects the rear modules together from the clips in the computer
(2)
.
3.
Remove the modules by lifting the rear modules
(3)
and prying up to disengage the adhesive from the
left and right modules
(3)
.
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Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts