Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Using a Torx #5, remove the screws that secure the base cover.
Starting at the bottom left corner, carefully pry the base cover along the bottom and sides.
Grasp the bottom and rotate it upwards to release the base cover from the system.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue
Use the tab to assist in disconnecting 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.
Right Fan
Identify the fan highlighted in blue
Remove the screws that secure the I/O board shield.
Lift to remove the I/O board shield off the system board.
Remove the screw that secures the fan to the system board.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
Holding by the edges, slide the fan out and lift to remove.
I/O Board
Identify the I/O board highlighted in blue
Disconnect and remove the I/O board cable from the system board and I/O board.
Remove the screws that secure the IO board and USB Type-C port bracket.
Remove the USB Type-C port bracket.
Lift to remove the I/O board.
Install
I/O Board
Identify the I/O board location highlighted in blue
Install the I/O board into the slot on the system.
Install the USB Type-C port bracket on the system board.
Install the screws that secure the IO board and USB Type-C port bracket.
Connect the I/O board cable to the connectors, ensuring the cable is oriented correctly ("IO" & "MB")
Right Fan
Identify the fan location highlighted in blue
Slide fan into the slot on the system and align the screw holes.
Install the screw that secures the fan.
Connect the fan cable to the system board.
Install the I/O board shield, aligning the screw holes.
Install the screws that secure the I/O board shield.
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
Align and install hinge first (careful of the cable inside the cover). Press until it clicks into place.
Install the screws that secure the base cover. (requires Torx #5)