Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the system.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover.
Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the hinges around the outside to loosen.
Lift the base cover off the system.
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 display hinge.
Lift to open the left display hinge.
Lift the latch and disconnect the I/O board and optional fingerprint cable.
Remove the screws that secure the I/O board.
Lift the I/O board from the palmrest.
Power Button
Install
Power Button
I/O Board
Identify the I/O board location highlighted in blue.
Install the I/O board into the slot on the palm rest using the alignment posts.
Install the screws that secure the I/O board.
Connect the I/O board and optional fingerprint cable. Close the latch to secure.
Close the left hinge and align the screw holes.
Install the screws to secure the left hinge.
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 and press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the system.
Install the screws that secure the base cover.