9. Remove the memory module.
10. Remove the speakers.
11. Remove the power-adapter port.
12. Remove the system board.
NOTE: The system board can be removed as an assembly with the fan and heat-sink assembly, ethernet and audio
board, and USB board attached.
13. Remove the keyboard-controller board, if applicable.
14. Remove the power-button assembly.
About this task
Performing the steps in the pre-requisites leaves us with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE: To replace the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, remove the solid-state drive screw mount from the existing
palm-rest and keyboard assembly and transfer it to the replacement palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)