5. Remove the display assembly.
6. Remove the left fan and the right fan.
7. Remove the speakers (woofers).
8. Remove the speakers (tweeters).
9. Remove the system board.
NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed with the M.2 solid-state drive, memory module, and heat sink
attached.
10. Remove the power-adapter port.
11. Remove the power-button board.
12. Remove the power button with optional fingerprint reader.
13. Remove the touchpad.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Steps
After performing the pre-requisites, you are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:
The palm-rest and keyboard assembly consists of the following components:
● Palm rest
● Keyboard
● Wireless antenna (2)
Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)