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.
Audio Board
Identify the audio board highlighted in blue.
Lift the latch and disconnect the audio board cable from the audio board.
Remove the screws that secure the audio board to the system.
Lift and remove the audio board from the system.
Install
Audio Board
Identify the audio board highlighted in blue.
Install the audio board into the slot on the system and align the screw hole.
Install the screws to secure the audio board to the system.
Connect the audio board cable to the audio board. Close the latch to secure.
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.