Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws on the base cover.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the system.
Using a plastic scribe, pry to release the cover, starting at the top left corner.
Lift and slide the base cover off the palm rest assembly.
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.
Battery
Identify the battery highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the battery to the system.
Unroute the battery cable from the routing guide on the system.
Lift the battery from the system.
Install
Battery
Identify the battery location highlighted in blue.
Install the battery into the slot on the system.
Route the battery cable through the guide on the system.
Install the screws to 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
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Place the base cover on the system and snap into place.
Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover.
Install the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.