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.
Heat sink
Install
Heat sink
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.