Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the system base.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the system.
Using a plastic scribe or a flat head screwdriver, pry the base cover from the edges.
Lift the base cover off the system base.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. Peel back the tape if needed.
Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to ground the system and remove residual static electricity.
SSD
Speakers
Identify the speakers highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.
Remove the speaker cable from the routing guides on the palm rest.
Lift the speakers along with its cable off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
Install
Speakers
Identify the speakers location highlighted in blue.
Install the speakers along the guide posts. Ensure the rubber grommets are in place.
Connect the speaker cable to the system board.
Route the speaker cable along the routing guides on the system.
SSD
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue.
Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board. Adhere the tape.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Align the base cover tabs to the slots on the edges, press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
Tighten the captive screws that secures the base cover to the system base.
Install the screws that secure the base cover to the system.