NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
3. Remove the 54 W battery for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
4. Remove the wireless card for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
5. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
6. Remove the I/O board for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
7. Remove the speakers for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
8. Remove the fan for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
9. Remove the heatsink for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed along with the heat sink, when you replace the palm-rest and
keyboard assembly. This simplifies the removal and installation procedure and prevents damage to the thermal bond
between the system board and heat sink.
10. Remove the power button with fingerprint reader for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
11. Remove the touchpad for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
12. Remove the display assembly for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
13. Remove the system board for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Figure 108. Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Steps
After performing the steps in the pre-requisites, you are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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