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 the base cover near the hinges to release it from the system.
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.
I/O Board
Identify the I/O board highlighted in blue.
Remove the screws that secure the display hinge.
Lift to open the left display hinge.
Remove the screws that secure the I/O board.
Lift the I/O board from the palmrest.
Power Button
Identify the power button with optional fingerprint reader highlighted in blue.
Remove the screw that secures the power button to the system.
Lift the power button, with the optional fingerprint cable, from the system.
Install
Power Button
Identify the power button with optional fingerprint reader location highlighted in blue.
Install the power button into the slot on the system.
Install the screw that secures the power button to the system.
I/O Board
Identify the I/O board location highlighted in blue.
Install the I/O board into the slot on the palm rest using the alignment posts.
Install the screws that secure the I/O board.
Close the left hinge and align the screw holes.
Install the screws to secure the left hinge.
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.