Steps
1. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:
Loosening the two captive screws located in the front of the computer creates a gap which can be used to pry
and lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Starting from the left corner, use a plastic scribe to pry the base cover and to release the base cover from the tabs. Lift the
base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:
The following steps are applicable only if you want to further remove any other component from your computer.
4. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
5. Turn your computer over and press the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power.
Installing the base cover
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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