Base enclosure
NOTE: The base enclosure spare part kit includes seven rubber feet, the service cover release latch
assembly, and the battery release latch assembly.
Description Spare part number
For use only on computer models equipped with WWAN capability 684334-001
For use only on computer models not equipped with WWAN capability 687224-001
Before removing the base enclosure, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 68), and then remove the following components:
a. Service cover (see
Service cover on page 70)
b. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 71)
c. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 74)
d. Modem module (see
Modem module on page 85)
e. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 88)
NOTE: When replacing the base enclosure, be sure to remove the following components from the
defective base enclosure and install them on the replacement base enclosure:
●
Bluetooth module and cable (see
Bluetooth module on page 84)
●
Speaker assembly (see
Speaker assembly on page 97)
●
RJ-11 jack assembly (see
RJ-11 jack cable on page 98)
Remove the base enclosure:
1. Close the computer.
2. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
3.
Remove the three rubber screw covers (1) and (2). The rubber screw covers are included in the
Rubber Kit, spare part number 641831-001.
NOTE: The rubber screw covers in the front/right and rear/left corners (1) are smaller than the
screw cover in the rear/right corner.
4. Remove the seven Torx PM2.5×6.0 screws (3) that secure the base enclosure to the computer.
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