Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Using a Torx #5, remove the screws that secure the base cover.
Starting at the bottom left corner, carefully pry the base cover along the bottom and sides.
Grasp the bottom and rotate it upwards to release the base cover from the system.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue
Use the tab to assist in disconnecting 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.
Display Assembly
Identify the display assembly highlighted in blue.
Using a Torx #5, remove the screws that secure the display cable.
Disconnect the display cable from the system board.
Holding by the edges, remove the interposer board.
Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the system
Slide the palm rest slightly left and then away to remove it from the display assembly.
the system.
Install
Display Assembly
Place the display assembly on a clean and flat surface.
Identify the display assembly location highlighted in blue.
Install the palm rest assembly by sliding in and slightly to the right to align the screw holes.
Install the screws to secure the display assembly hinges.
Holding by the edges, use the alignment posts to install the interposer board.
Connect the display cable. Tuck the cable in until the white line lines up with the edge of the system board.
Using a Torx 5, install the screws that secure the display cable.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Connect the battery cable to 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.
Install the screws that secure the base cover. (requires Torx #5)