Keyboard bracket
Removing the keyboard bracket
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the WLAN card.
5. Remove the GPU fan.
6. Remove the CPU fan.
7. Remove the display assembly.
8. Remove the I/O board.
9. Remove the power button with fingerprint reader.
10. Remove the power-adapter port.
11. Remove the system board.
NOTE: The system board can be removed along with the heat sink.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the keyboard bracket and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the 39 screws (M1.2x2) that secure the keyboard bracket to the keyboard and palm-rest assembly.
2. Lift the keyboard bracket off the keyboard and palm-rest assembly.
Installing the keyboard bracket
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components