Installing the display cable
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
The following image indicates the location of display cable and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
1. Adhere the tape securing the display cable to the back-cover.
2. Adhere the display cable to the display back-cover.
1. Install the display bezel.
2. Install the display panel.
3. Install the display assembly.
4. Install the battery.
5. Install the base cover.
6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the WLAN card.
5. Remove the speakers.
6. Remove the system board.
7. Remove the display assembly.
8. Remove the power button with fingerprint reader or power-button board, whichever applicable.
9. Remove the power-adapter port.
10. Remove the touchpad.
The following image indicates the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
After performing the steps in the pre-requisites, we are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE: System board can be removed with heatsink attached.
36 Removing and installing components