Base panel
Removing the base panel
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 memory module.
8. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 solid-state drive, as applicable.
9. Remove the wireless card.
10. Remove the fan.
11. Remove the heat sink.
12. Remove the coin-cell battery.
13. Remove the speakers.
14. Remove the retractable-camera assembly.
15. Remove the system board.
16. Remove the media-card reader.
17. Remove the microphones.
18. Remove the display hinges.
19. Remove the power-button board.
20. Remove the antennas.
21. 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.
Removing and installing components
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