Table of contents
1 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Illustrated parts catalog ................................................................................................................................ 3
Locating the serial number, product number, and model number ...................................................................... 3
Computer major components ................................................................................................................................ 4
Display assembly subcomponents ........................................................................................................................ 7
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Sequential part number listing .............................................................................................................................. 8
3 Removal and replacement preliminary requirements ..................................................................................... 13
Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Service considerations ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 13
Grounding guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Electrostatic discharge ..................................................................................................................... 13
Packaging and transporting guidelines ............................................................................................ 14
Workstation guidelines ................................................................................................... 15
Equipment guidelines ..................................................................................................... 15
4 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts ................................................... 17
Computer replacement procedures .................................................................................................................... 17
Computer feet ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
Keyboard/top cover ............................................................................................................................................. 19
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Power button board ............................................................................................................................................. 26
WLAN module ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
USB board ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Rear speakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Power connector cable ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Battery ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Front speakers ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
System board ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
Heat sink .............................................................................................................................................................. 35
Display assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 36
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