NOTE: If battery was disconnected from system board for service, there will be a delay during system boot-up as the
system will undergo RTC battery reset.
Steps
1. Align and place the battery on the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
2. Install the single (M1.6x3.5) and eight (M2x3) screws to secure the battery in place.
3. Reconnect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
4. Route the wireless antenna cables on the routing guides and adhere the adhesive tape.
Next steps
1. Install the speakers.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Install the SIM card tray.
4. Install the microSD card.
5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Smart card reader
Removing the smart card reader
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the microSD card.
3. Remove the SIM card tray.
4. Remove the base cover.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the speakers.
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Removing and installing components