Palmrest assembly
Removing the palmrest assembly
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD-card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the speaker.
6. Remove the M.2 solid-state drive.
7. Remove the system fan.
8. Remove the display assembly.
9. Remove the input output board.
10. Remove the heatsink assembly.
11. Remove the touchpad.
12. Remove the power button with fingerprint reader.
13. Remove the system board.
NOTE: The system board can be removed with the heat sink attached.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the palmrest and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
After performing the preceding steps, you are left with the palmrest assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the system board.
NOTE: The system board can be installed with the heat sink attached.
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