Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the stand.
3. Remove the back cover.
4. Remove the I/O cover.
5. Remove the hard drive.
6. Remove the system-board shield.
7. Remove the media-card reader.
8. Remove the fan.
9. Remove the memory module.
10. Remove the wireless card.
11. Remove the retractable-camera assembly.
12. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 solid-state drive, as applicable.
13. Remove the integrated heat sink or discrete heat sink
14. Remove the system board.
15. Remove the speakers.
16. Remove the microphones.
17. Remove the stand hinges.
18. Remove the power-button board with USB.
19. Remove the display panel.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the base panel and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
After performing the pre-requisites, you are left with the mid-frame assembly with antennas.
NOTE:
The mid-frame assembly with antennas consists of the following:
● Middle frame
● Base panel
● Wireless antennas (2)
98 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)