User's Manual

Top cover
Description Spare part number
Top cover for use with computer models with Intel processors (includes speakers and TouchPad and
cable)
446510-001 and
455514–001
Top cover for use in computer models with AMD processors:
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Full-featured models
454170-001
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Defeatured models 451407-001
Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:
1.
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 41).
5.
Remove the following components:
a.
Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 42)
b.
Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 50)
c.
Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 52)
d.
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 54)
e.
Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 58)
Remove the top cover:
1.
Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
2.
Remove the nine Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer.
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