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 on the base cover.
Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the bottom left and continue to work on the sides
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.
System Fan
Identify the fan highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
Remove the screws that secure the fan to the system.
Lift to remove the fan from the system.
I/O Board
Identify the I/O board highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the left hinge.
Lift to open the left display hinge.
Peel the tape, lift the latch and disconnect the I/O board and optional power button fingerprint cable.
Peel the coin cell battery from the palm rest. Do not disconnect.
Remove the screw that secures the I/O board.
Lift the I/O board and coin cell from the palmrest.
Install
I/O Board
Identify the I/O board location highlighted in blue.
Install the I/O board into the system using the alignment posts.
Install the screw that secures the I/O board.
Adhere the coin cell battery to the system.
Connect the I/O board and optional fingerprint cables. Close the latch to secure.
Close the left hinge and align the screw holes.
Install the screws to secure the left hinge.
System Fan
Identify the fan location highlighted in blue.
Install the fan in the slot on the system and align the screw holes.
Install the screws that secure the fan to the system.
Connect the fan cable to the system board.
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.
Install the screws that secure the base cover.