Steps
1. Align the screw hole on the LED board with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Replace the (M2x3) screw to secure the LED board to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Adhere the mylar above the LED board to keep it in place.
4. Align the screw hole on the left battery frame with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.
5. Replace the two (M2x3) screws to secure the left battery frame to the palm-rest assembly.
6. Route the LED-board cable and connect the cable to the connector on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the 3-cell battery or 4-cell battery.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Smart card reader
Removing the smart card reader (optional)
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the 3-cell battery or 4-cell battery.
4. Remove the speakers.
About this task
NOTE:
For models with smart card reader configuration, the smart card reader is preinstalled in the replacement palm-rest
assembly.
The following images indicate the location of the smart card reader and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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Removing and installing components