Base cover
Removing the base cover
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
The following image indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
1. Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the base cover
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
The following image indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
1. Place the computer with the hinges facing towards you.
2. Align the base cover on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and snap the base cover into place.
3. Replace the four screws (M2x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
1. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Battery
Removing the battery
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
2. Remove the screws (M2x2) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the screw (M1.6x4) that secures the battery to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Lift the battery off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the battery
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
1. Connect the battery cable to the system board.
2. Replace the screws (M2x2) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the screw (M1.6x4) that secures the battery to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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