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.
Audio jack
Identify the audio jack highlighted in blue
Remove the screws that secure the right USB Type-C bracket to the system board.
Lift to remove the right USB Type-C bracket from the system board.
Disconnect the audio jack cable from its connector on the system board.
Remove the screw that secures the audio jack.
Lift to remove the audio jack from the system.
Install
Audio jack
Identify the audio jack location highlighted in blue
Install the audio jack in its slot on the system and align the screw hole.
Connect the audio jack cable to its connector on the system board.
Install the screw to secure the audio jack to the system board.
Align and place the right USB Type-C bracket on the system board.
Install the screws that secure the right USB Type-C bracket to the system board.
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)