2. Remove the SIM card.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the WWAN card.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the fan.
7. Remove the heat sink.
8. Remove the system board.
NOTE: The system board can be removed with the heat sink attached in order to simplify the procedure and preserve
the thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the keyboard and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Peel back the foil covering the WWAN LTE antenna module.
2. Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the connector on the touchpad.
3. Peel back the graphite mylar covering the keyboard to access the screws underneath.
Removing and installing components
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