Removing and installing components
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Phillips screwdriver #0
• Phillips screwdriver #1
• Plastic scribe
NOTE: The #0 screw driver is for screws M0-M1, and the #1 screw driver is for screws M2-M4.
Screw list
NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws,
and then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type
is restored when the component is replaced.
NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surface when
replacing a component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Base cover Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x4 4
3-cell Battery Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x5 5
6-cell Battery Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x5 8
Solid-state drive - 1 Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
Solid-state drive - 2 System board M2x3 1
GPU fan System board M2x4 2
System fan System board M2x4 2
I/O board Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
Power button with
fingerprint reader
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M1.6x2.5 2
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