Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Use a scribe to pry open the base cover near the captive screws, then continue working along the sides.
Lift the base cover off the palm rest assembly.
Peel the tape to access the battery cable connector.
Push the switch upward on the battery cable connector to the OFF position to disconnect power from the battery.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system and remove residual static electricity.
Battery
Identify the battery highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the battery to the palm rest assembly.
Lift the battery from the palm rest assembly.
Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
Turn the battery over.
Peel the tape to access the battery cable connector on the battery.
Peel the battery cable from the battery.
Disconnect and remove the battery cable from the battery.
Install
Battery
Identify the battery location highlighted in blue.
Connect the battery cable to the battery.
Adhere the battery cable along the guidelines on the battery.
Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable connector to the battery.
Turn the battery over.
Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
Using the alignment posts, install the battery on the palm rest assembly.
Install the screws that secure the battery to the palm rest assembly.
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.
Slide down the switch on the battery cable connector to restore power from the battery.
Align and place the base cover, then press along the edges until it clicks into place.
Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Install the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.