5–2 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and Replacement Procedures
5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart
Use the chart below to determine the section number to be 
referenced when removing computer components.
Disassembly Sequence Chart
Section Description
# of Screws Removed
5.3 Preparing the Computer for 
Disassembly
Battery 0
5.4 Hard Drive 2 loosened to remove the hard 
drive cover
2 removed to remove the 
hard drive
4 removed to disassemble the 
hard drive
5.5 RTC Battery 0
5.6 Computer Feet 0
5.7 Memory Module 2 loosened to remove the 
memory module compartment 
cover
5.8 Mini Card Module 1 loosened to remove the 
Mini Card module 
compartment cover
2 removed to remove the 
Mini Card
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To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a 
warning message, install only a Mini Card device 
authorized for use in your computer by the governmental 
agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. If 
you install a device and then receive a warning message, 
remove the device to restore computer functionality. Then 
contact Customer Care.
5.9 Optical Drive 1 to remove the optical drive
2 to remove the optical drive 
bracket