Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover.
Pry the base cover near the hinges to release it from the system. Do not slide it along the back.
Remove the base cover by loosening the sides and front.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Using the pull tab, 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.
Speaker board
Identify the speaker board highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
Lift the latch and disconnect the speaker board cable from the system board.
Remove the screws that secure the speaker board to the system.
Lift and remove the speaker board from the system.
Install
Speaker board
Identify the speakers location highlighted in blue.
Install the speaker board into the slot on the system and align the screw holes.
Install the screws that secure the speaker board to the system.
Connect the speaker board cable. Close the latch to secure.
Connect the fan cable to the system board.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue.
Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Align the base cover tabs to the slots, press the cover until it clicks into place.
Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the system.