Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the two screws (M2x2) that secure the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board.
4. Connect the I/O cable to the connector on the system board.
5. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the speaker board.
6. Connect the touchpad cable to the system board and close the latch.
7. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board and close the latch.
8. Connect the keyboard-backlight cable to the system board and close the latch.
9. Place the USB Type-C bracket on the system board.
10. Align the screw holes on the USB Type-C bracket to the screw holes on the system board.
11. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the USB Type-C bracket to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the heat sink.
2. Install the fan.
3. Install the display assembly.
4. Install the wireless card.
5. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 solid-state drive, whichever is applicable.
6. Install the battery.
7. Install the base cover.
8. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)