Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Pry the base cover near the hinges. Pry from recess points near the hinges.
Loosen the base covery by working on the left, right and, top sides to open the base cover.
Lift and remove the base cover off the palm rest assembly.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to ground the system and remove residual static electricity.
Power Adapter Port
Identify the power adapter port highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the right display hinge to the system.
Open the right display hinge at an angle of 90 degrees.
Disconnect the power adapter port cable from the system board.
Unroute the power adapter port cable through the routing guides on the system.
Remove the power adapter port from the slot on the system.
Install
Power Adapter Port
Identify the power adapter port location highlighted in blue.
Install the power adapter port into the slot on the system.
Route the power adapter port cable through the guide on the system.
Connect the power adapter port cable to the system board.
Close the right display hinge and align the screw holes.
Install the screws that secure the right display hinge to the system.
Battery Cable
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.
Place the base cover on the system and snap into place.
Tighten the screws that secure the base cover to the system.
Install the screws that secure the base cover to the system.