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4 Replace the six screws (M2.5x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

5 Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Replacing the base cover

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Table of Contents3
Before Working Inside Your Computer8
Before You Begin8
After Working Inside Your Computer9
Safety Instructions10
Electrostatic Discharge-ESD Protection10
ESD Field Service Kit11
Components of an ESD Field Service Kit11
ESD Protection Summary11
Transporting Sensitive Components12
Lifting Equipment12
Recommended Tools13
Screw List14
Removing the Base Cover16
Procedure16
Replacing the Base Cover18
Procedure18
Removing the Battery21
Lithium-Ion Battery Precautions21
Prerequisites21
Procedure21
Replacing the Battery23
Procedure23
Post-Requisites23
Removing the Memory Modules24
Prerequisites24
Procedure24
Replacing the Memory Modules26
Procedure26
Post-Requisites26
Removing the Wireless Card27
Prerequisites27
Procedure27
Replacing the Wireless Card29
Procedure29
Post-Requisites30
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery31
Prerequisites31
Procedure31
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery32
Procedure32
Post-Requisites32
Removing the Thermal Plate33
Prerequisites33
Procedure33
Replacing the Thermal Plate34
Procedure34
Post-Requisites34
Removing the Solid-State Drive35
Prerequisites35
Procedure35
Replacing the Solid-State Drive37
Procedure37
Post-Requisites38
Removing the Hard Drive39
Prerequisites39
Procedure39
Replacing the Hard Drive41
Procedure41
Post-Requisites42
Removing the Touchpad43
Prerequisites43
Procedure43
Replacing the Touchpad45
Procedure45
Post-Requisites46
Removing the Speakers47
Prerequisites47
Procedure47
Replacing the Speakers48
Procedure48
Post-Requisites48
Removing the I/O Board49
Prerequisites49
Procedure49
Replacing the I/O Board51
Procedure51
Post-Requisites51
Removing the Display Assembly52
Prerequisites52
Procedure52
Replacing the Display Assembly57
Procedure57
Post-Requisites58
Removing the Power-Button Board59
Prerequisites59
Procedure59
Replacing the Power-Button Board60
Procedure60
Post-Requisites60
Removing the System Board61
Prerequisites61
Procedure61
Replacing the System Board63
Procedure63
Post-Requisites64
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Setup Program64
Removing the Power Button with Fingerprint Reader65
Prerequisites65
Procedure65
Replacing the Power Button with Fingerprint Reader67
Procedure67
Post-Requisites67
Removing the Power-Adapter Port69
Prerequisites69
Procedure69
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port71
Procedure71
Post-Requisites71
Removing the Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly73
Prerequisites73
Procedure73
Replacing the Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly75
Procedure75
Post-Requisites75
Removing the Display Bezel77
Prerequisites77
Procedure77
Replacing the Display Bezel79
Procedure79
Post-Requisites80
Removing the Camera81
Prerequisites81
Procedure81
Replacing the Camera83
Procedure83
Post-Requisites83
Removing the Display Panel84
Prerequisites84
Procedure84
Replacing the Display Panel86
Procedure86
Post-Requisites87
Removing the Display Hinges88
Prerequisites88
Procedure88
Replacing the Display Hinges89
Procedure89
Post-Requisites89
Removing the Display Cable90
Prerequisites90
Procedure90
Replacing the Display Cable92
Procedure92
Post-Requisites92
Removing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly94
Prerequisites94
Procedure94
Replacing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly95
Procedure95
Post-Requisites95
Device Drivers96
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility96
Video Drivers96
Intel Serial IO Driver96
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Interface96
Intel Virtual Button Driver96
Wireless and Bluetooth Drivers96
System Setup97
Entering BIOS Setup Program97
Navigation Keys97
Boot Sequence97
System Setup Options98
Clearing CMOS Settings103
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System Passwords103
Troubleshooting104
Flashing the BIOS104
Flashing BIOS (USB Key)104
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (Epsa) Diagnostics104
Running the Epsa Diagnostics105
System Diagnostic Lights105
Enabling Intel Optane Memory106
Disabling Intel Optane Memory106
Wifi Power Cycle107
Flea Power Release107

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