2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the rear cover.
5. Remove the rear-cover bracket.
6. Remove the wireless card.
7. Remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive or M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
8. Remove the memory modules.
9. Remove the processor fan.
10. Remove the graphics-card fan.
11. Remove the system board.
NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed along with the heat sink. This simplifies the removal and
installation procedure and prevents damage to the thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
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The following image indicates the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the five screws (M2x2.5) that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the touchpad bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.
4. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad.
5. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Slide and lift the touchpad at an angle, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the touchpad
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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