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3 Navigate to the Main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Input eld.

NOTE: Service tag is the alphanumeric identier located at the back side of your computer.

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Before Working Inside Your Computer9
- Before You Begin9
2 After Working Inside Your Computer10
3 Safety Instructions11
- Electrostatic Discharge-ESD Protection11
- ESD Field Service Kit12
  - Components of an ESD Field Service Kit12
  - ESD Protection Summary13
- Transporting Sensitive Components13
  - Lifting Equipment13
4 Recommended Tools14
5 Screw List15
6 Removing the Base Cover17
- Procedure17
7 Replacing the Base Cover19
- Procedure19
8 Removing the Battery22
- Lithium-Ion Battery Precautions22
- Prerequisites22
- Procedure22
9 Replacing the Battery24
- Procedure24
- Post-Requisites25
10 Removing the Memory Modules26
- Prerequisites26
- Procedure26
11 Replacing the Memory Modules28
- Procedure28
- Post-Requisites28
12 Removing the Wireless Card29
- Prerequisites29
- Procedure29
13 Replacing the Wireless Card32
- Procedure32
- Post-Requisites33
14 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery34
- Prerequisites34
- Procedure34
15 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery36
- Procedure36
- Post-Requisites37
16 Removing the Fan38
- Prerequisites38
- Procedure38
17 Replacing the Fan40
- Procedure40
- Post-Requisites41
18 Removing the Heat Sink42
- Prerequisites42
- Procedure42
19 Replacing the Heat Sink44
- Procedure44
- Post-Requisites45
20 Removing the Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module46
- Prerequisites46
- Procedure46
21 Replacing the Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module48
- Procedure48
- Post-Requisites49
22 Removing the Hard Drive50
- Prerequisites50
- Procedure50
23 Replacing the Hard Drive53
- Procedure53
- Post-Requisites54
24 Removing the Touchpad55
- Prerequisites55
- Procedure55
25 Replacing the Touchpad58
- Procedure58
- Post-Requisites59
26 Removing the Speakers60
- Prerequisites60
- Procedure60
27 Replacing the Speakers62
- Procedure62
- Post-Requisites63
28 Removing the I/O Board64
- Prerequisites64
- Procedure64
29 Replacing the I/O Board66
- Procedure66
- Post-Requisites67
30 Removing the Display Assembly68
- Prerequisites68
- Procedure68
31 Replacing the Display Assembly73
- Procedure73
- Post-Requisites74
32 Removing the Power-Button Board75
- Prerequisites75
- Procedure75
33 Replacing the Power-Button Board77
- Procedure77
- Post-Requisites78
34 Removing the System Board79
- Prerequisites79
- Procedure79
35 Replacing the System Board82
- Procedure82
- Post-Requisites84
- Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Setup Program84
36 Removing the Power Button with Fingerprint Reader86
- Prerequisites86
- Procedure86
37 Replacing the Power Button with Fingerprint Reader88
- Procedure88
- Post-Requisites89
38 Removing the Power-Adapter Port90
- Prerequisites90
- Procedure90
39 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port92
- Procedure92
- Post-Requisites93
40 Removing the Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly94
- Prerequisites94
- Procedure94
41 Replacing the Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly96
- Procedure96
- Post-Requisites97
42 Removing the Display Bezel98
- Prerequisites98
- Procedure98
43 Replacing the Display Bezel101
- Procedure101
- Post-Requisites102
44 Removing the Camera103
- Prerequisites103
- Procedure103
45 Replacing the Camera105
- Procedure105
- Post-Requisites106
46 Removing the Display Panel107
- Prerequisites107
- Procedure107
47 Replacing the Display Panel109
- Procedure109
- Post-Requisites111
48 Removing the Display Hinges112
- Prerequisites112
- Procedure112
49 Replacing the Display Hinges114
- Procedure114
- Post-Requisites115
50 Removing the Display Cable116
- Prerequisites116
- Procedure116
51 Replacing the Display Cable118
- Procedure118
- Post-Requisites119
52 Removing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly120
- Prerequisites120
- Procedure120
53 Replacing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly122
- Procedure122
- Post-Requisites122
54 Device Drivers124
- Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility124
- Video Drivers124
- Intel Serial IO Driver124
- Intel Trusted Execution Engine Interface124
- Intel Virtual Button Driver125
- Wireless and Bluetooth Drivers125
55 System Setup126
- Entering BIOS Setup Program126
- Navigation Keys126
- Boot Sequence127
- System Setup Options127
- Clearing CMOS Settings132
- Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System Passwords132
56 Troubleshooting134
- Flashing the BIOS134
- Flashing BIOS (USB Key)134
- Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (Epsa) Diagnostics135
  - Running the Epsa Diagnostics135
- System Diagnostic Lights135
- Enabling Intel Optane Memory137
- Disabling Intel Optane Memory137
- Wifi Power Cycle137

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