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.
Left Fan
Identify the left fan highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
Remove the screws that secure the left fan to the palm rest assembly.
Holding by the edges, slide the fan out and lift to remove.
Install
Left Fan
Identify the left fan location highlighted in blue.
Slide fan into the slot on the system and align the screw holes.
Install the screws that secure the left fan to the palm rest assembly
Connect the fan cable 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 and install hinge first (careful of the cable inside the cover). Press until it clicks into place.
Install the screws that secure the base cover. (requires Torx #5)