Removal and replacement procedures
Component replacement procedures
NOTE: It is highly recommended that all personal data be backed up before servicing the tablet.
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts.
There are as many as 4 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing the
tablet. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.
Tablet cover
Description Spare part number
In coral finish 743858-001
In ocean finish 743857-001
In silver finish 743855-001
In white finish 743856-001
Before removing the disassembling the tablet, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
Remove the tablet cover:
CAUTION: Before positioning the tablet with the display panel down, make sure the work surface is
clear of tools, screws, and any other foreign objects. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage
to the display screen.
1. Position the tablet with the display panel down and the right side toward you.
2. Carefully insert a thin plastic tool (1) between the tablet cover and the display panel assembly,
separating the two components.
CAUTION: The first insertion point for the tool should be between the power button (2) and the
volume buttons (3). Be careful not to insert the tool directly under the power button or the volume
buttons. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to the tablet.
3. Continue to work the tool away from the top edge of the tablet until the bottom edge of the tablet
cover (4) is completely separated from the display panel assembly.
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