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.
I/O Board
Identify the I/O board highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the left display hinge to the system.
Open the left display hinge at an angle of 90 degrees.
Remove the screws that secure the I/O board to the system.
Slide and lift the I/O board at an angle from the system.
Power Button
Remove the screw that secures the power button to the system.
Install
Power Button
Install the screw that secures the power button to the system.
I/O Board
Identify the I/O board location highlighted in blue.
Slide and place the I/O board on the system and align the screw holes.
Install the screws that secure the I/O board to the system.
Close the left display hinge and align with the screw holes.
Install the screws that secure the left 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.