Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest.
Gently pry the base cover from the gap around the screw holes on the bottom and sides to release.
Slide the base cover off the palm rest assembly.
Battery Cable (Disconnect)
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
Turn over the computer and press the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power.
Battery
Identify the battery highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the battery to the palm rest.
Lift the battery off the palm rest.
Left Fan
Identify the left fan highlighted in blue.
Unroute the speaker and antenna cables from the routing guides along the fan.
Disconnect the left fan cable from the system board.
Remove the screws that secure the fan to the system.
Lift the fan to remove.
Install
Left Fan
Identify the left fan location highlighted in blue.
Install the fan into the slot on the system and align the screw holes.
Install the screws that secure the fan to the system
Connect the left fan cable to the system board.
Route the speaker and antenna cables through the routing guides on the fan.
Battery
Identify the battery location highlighted in blue.
Install the battery into the slot and align the screw holes.
Install the screws that secure the battery.
Battery Cable (Disconnect)
Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue
Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Slide the top of the base cover into place, aligning the tabs and screw holes.
Tighten the captive screws on the base cover.
Install the screws that secure the base cover.
Install the screws that secure the base cover.