Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the screws on the base cover.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the hinge area and continue prying on all its sides to loosen the base cover.
Lift the base cover off the palm rest assembly.
Fan
Identify the fan highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the fan cable from its connector on the system board.
Remove the screws that secure the fan to the palm rest assembly.
Lift the fan off the palm rest assembly.
Install
Fan
Identify the fan location highlighted in blue.
Install the fan in the slot on the palm rest assembly and align the screw holes.
Install the screws that secure the fan to the palm rest assembly.
Connect the fan cable to its connector on the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Place the base cover on the palm rest assembly and snap into place.
Tighten the screws that secure the base cover.
Install the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.