Figure 3. Inner frame removal
Steps
1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.
2. Remove the speaker cables from the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.
3. Remove the twelve screws (M2x3) that secure the assembly-inner frame to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Remove the assembly-inner frame off the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the assembly-inner frame
CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the assembly-inner frame and provide a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the assembly-inner frame with the screw holes on the system board and the palm-rest assembly.
2. Replace the twelve screws (M2x3) that secure the assembly-inner frame to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Connect the speaker cable to the system board.
4. Route the speaker cables through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the WLAN card.
2. Install the 4G WWAN card or 5G WWAN card, as applicable.
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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)