Top cover
NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad and TouchPad cable.
Description Spare part number
In gloss black finish 663677-001
In Pacific blue finish 658515-001
In Sonoma red finish 658513-001
Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 34).
5. Remove the service cover (see WLAN module on page 36).
6. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 45).
NOTE: When replacing the top cover, be sure to remove the speakers from the defective top cover
and install them on the replacement top cover. See
Speakers on page 54 for speaker removal and
replacement instructions.
Remove the top cover:
1. Close the computer.
2. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures