Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 34).
2. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 34).
3. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 35).
Remove the RTC battery:
1. Disconnect the RTC battery cable (1) from the system board.
2. Release the RTC battery cable from the retention clip (2) that is built into the computer.
3. Remove the RTC battery (3) from the computer. The RTC battery is secured with double-sided
adhesive.
To install the RTC battery, reverse this procedure.
Touchpad cable
To remove the touchpad cable, use this procedure and illustration.
NOTE: The touchpad cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number M03431-001.
Before removing the touchpad cable, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 34).
2. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 34).
3. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 35).
Remove the touchpad cable:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) the touchpad cable is connected to, and then disconnect the cable
from the system board.
Touchpad cable
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