Replacing the base cover
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Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1 Align the optical-drive interposer with the tabs on the base cover and snap it
into place.
2 Turn the base cover over.
3 Slide the tabs on the base cover into the slots on the palm-rest assembly and
snap the base cover into place.
4 Replace the screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
5 Turn the computer over.
6 Open the display and replace the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly
to the base cover.
7 Slide the optical-drive cable into its connector and close the latch to secure
the cable.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the keyboard.
2 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in “Replacing the optical drive”.
3 Replace the battery.
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