1. Loosen the nine captive screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer chassis.
NOTE:
For laptops without WWAN support, use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screws. For 2-in-1s with
WWAN support, use a T6 Torx screwdriver to loosen the captive screws.
2. Place the computer on a flat surface with the keyboard facing up. Open the system to 180 degrees.
NOTE:
The computer may automatically power on when it is opened past 5-degree angle. If so, press the power button
to turn off the computer and then proceed with the disassembly process.
3. Use a plastic scribe to pry open the palm-rest assembly, starting from the U-shaped recesses near the hinges at the top
edge of the palm-rest.
4. Use the scribe to pry open the top, left, and right sides of the palm-rest.
5. Hold the left and right sides of the palm-rest and open it to 45 degrees to release the palm-rest assembly from the computer
chassis.
CAUTION:
Do not open the palm-rest assembly more than 60 degrees, as it may damage the keyboard
Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC) and touchpad Flexible Flat Cable (FFC).
6. Gently flip over the palm-rest assembly with the keyboard facing downward.
CAUTION:
Do not apply excess force to the palm-rest assembly while flipping it over, as it may damage to the
keyboard FPC and touchpad FFC.
7. Disconnect the battery cable, keyboard FPC, and touchpad FFC from the system board.
8. Lift and remove the palm-rest assembly and keyboard from the computer chassis.
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