3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the Battery (see
Battery on page 52), and then remove the following components:
a. Service cover (see
Service cover on page 53)
b. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 54)
c. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 62)
d. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 64)
NOTE: When replacing the top cover, be sure that the following components are removed from the
defective top cover and installed on the replacement top cover:
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Fingerprint reader module (See
Fingerprint reader module on page 71)
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TouchPad button board (See
TouchPad button board on page 72)
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Card reader board (See
Card reader board on page 74)
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Power button board (See
Power button board on page 75)
Remove the top cover:
1. Close the computer.
2. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you.
3. Remove the two rubber feet (1).
NOTE: The rubber feet are included in the Rubber Kit, spare part number 746669-001.
68 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts