Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest.
Gently pry the base cover from the gap around the screw holes on the bottom and sides to release.
Slide the base cover off the palm rest assembly.
Battery Cable (Disconnect)
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
Turn over the computer and press the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power.
Rear I/O cover
Identify the rear I/O cover highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the rear I/O cover. Screws are accessed in rear.
Lift the latch and disconnect the tron light cables from the system board.
Slide the rear I/O cover off the back of the system. Use the rubber feet to push evenly from both sides.
Display assembly
Identify the display assembly highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the left display hinge to the palm rest.
Using the pull tab, disconnect the I/O board cable from the system board.
Peel the I/O board cable off the headset port cable.
Using the pull tab, disconnect the headset port cable from the system board.
Peel the headset port cable off the heatsink and fan assembly.
Peel the tape that secures the camera cable connector latch to the system board.
Lift the latch and disconnect the camera cable from the system board.
Peel the power adapter port cable off the display cable connector on the system board.
Peel the tape that secures the display cable connector latch to the system board.
Lift the latch and disconnect the display cable connector from the system board.
Remove the screws that secure the power adapter port bracket to the palm rest.
Turn the computer over.
Remove the display cable from the routing guide on the palm rest.
Remove the camera cable from the routing guide on the palm rest.
Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the palm rest.
Lift the display assembly off the palm rest.
Install
Display assembly
Ensure that the palm rest assembly is placed face up.
Identify the display assembly location highlighted in blue.
Install the display assembly over the palm rest.
Install the screws that secure the display assembly to the palm rest.
Route the display cable and camera cable through the routing guides on the display assembly.
Turn over the computer.
Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure.
Adhere the tape that secures the display cable connector latch to the system board.
Install the screws that secure the power adapter port bracket to the palm rest.
Move the power adapter port cable back into place over the system board.
Connect the camera cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure.
Adhere the tape that secures the camera cable connector latch to the system board.
Adhere the headset port cable and route the cable along the fan.
Connect the headset port cable to the system board.
Adhere the I/O board cable to the headset port cable and system board.
Connect the I/O board cable to the system board.
Install the screws that secure the left display hinge to the palm rest.
Rear I/O cover
Identify the rear I/O cover location highlighted in blue.
Position the rear I/O cover and slide into place. Ensure the Tron light cables are clear.
Install the screws that secure the rear I/O cover to the palm rest.
Connect the Tron light cables to the system board. Close the latch to secure.
Battery Cable (Disconnect)
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 the top of the base cover into place, aligning the tabs and screw holes.
Tighten the captive screws on the base cover.
Install the screws that secure the base cover.
Install the screws that secure the base cover.