2. Install the memory modules.
3. Install the heat sink.
4. Install the wireless card.
5. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot two.
6. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in M.2 slot one.
7. Install the 3-cell battery or 4-cell battery.
8. Install the base cover.
9. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the 3-cell battery or 4-cell battery.
4. Remove the memory modules.
5. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from M.2 slot one.
6. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from M.2 slot two.
7. Remove the wireless card.
8. Remove the fan.
9. Remove the coin-cell battery.
10. Remove the heat sink.
11. Remove the display assembly.
12. Remove the power-adapter port.
13. Remove the speakers.
14. Remove the power button with optional fingerprint reader.
15. Remove the touchpad.
16. Remove the I/O board.
17. Remove the system board.
NOTE: The system board can be removed along with the heat sink.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Removing and installing components