Replacing the power-adapter
port
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working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
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Procedure
1 Align the screw hole on the power-adapter port with the screw hole on the palm
rest and keyboard assembly.
2 Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the power-adapter port to the palm rest
and keyboard assembly.
3 Route the power-adapter port cable through the routing guides on the palm rest
and keyboard assembly.
4 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
5 Close the right hinge and replace the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the
right hinge to the system board and palm rest assembly.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the wireless card.
2 Replace the base cover.
3 Replace the optical drive (optional).
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