Removing and installing components
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
● Phillips screwdriver #0
● Plastic scribe
Screw list
NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and then
place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is restored when
the component is replaced.
NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surfaces when replacing a
component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Base cover Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x5 2
Base cover Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x5 (Captive
screw)
4
Battery Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x4 4
Wireless-card thermal
shield
Wireless card and palm-
rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x4 2
Wireless-card bracket Wireless card and palm-
rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 1
Solid-state drive thermal
shield
Solid-state drive and
palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x4 1
Solid-state drive bracket Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x4 1
Processor fan Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x4 2
Graphics-card fan Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x4 2
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