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.
Battery
Identify the battery highlighted in blue
Remove the screws that secure the battery to the system.
Lift the battery out of the system.
Touchpad
Identify the touchpad highlighted in blue.
Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.
Remove the screws that secure the touchpad bracket to the system.
Lift the touchpad bracket off the system.
Remove the screws that secure the touchpad to the system.
Peel the tape that secures the touchpad to the palm rest.
Slide and lift the touchpad off the system.
Install
Touchpad
Identify the touchpad location highlighted in blue.
Slide and insert the touchpad into the slot on the system.
Adhere the tape that secures the touchpad to the palm rest.
Install the screws that secure the touchpad to the system.
Install the touchpad bracket on the system.
Install the screws that secure the touchpad bracket to the system.
Connect the touchpad cable to the system board. Close the latch to secure.
Battery
Identify the battery location highlighted in blue.
Install the battery, ensuring the tab on the bottom left is seated in the slot.
Install the screws that secure the battery to the system.
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.