Table of contents
1  Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2  Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 3
Finding your hardware and software information ................................................................................................ 3
Display ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Rear ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Top ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3  Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 13
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................  13
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 15
4  Removal and replacement preliminary requirements ..................................................................................... 16
Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Service considerations ........................................................................................................................................  16
Grounding guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 16
5  Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts ................................................... 20
Computer replacement procedures .................................................................................................................... 20
Bottom cover ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Disconnecting the battery ................................................................................................................................... 22
WLAN module ......................................................................................................................................................  23
Solid-state drive (M.2) ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Heat sink and fans ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Battery ................................................................................................................................................................. 28
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................................................. 30
System board ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
Power button board ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Power connector cable ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Speakers ..............................................................................................................................................................  35
Light modules ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Display assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 37
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