Internal base plate
Description Spare part number
Internal base plate 937113-001
Before removing the internal base plate, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o 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 rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 29).
5. Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 35).
6. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 34).
7. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 44).
8. If equipped, disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN module (see WLAN/Bluetooth combo card
on page 40).
9. If equipped, disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN module (see WWAN module on page 42).
Remove the internal base plate:
1. Remove the 4 Phillips M2.0x7.0 screws (1) and the 4 broadhead Phillips M2.5x2.5 screws (2) that secure
the internal base plate to the computer.
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