Service Manual

Table Of Contents
NOTE: The system board can be removed with the heat sink attached in order to simplify the procedure and preserve
the thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
11. Remove the smart card reader.
12. Remove the keyboard assembly.
13. Remove the display assembly.
About this task
NOTE: For models shipped with WLAN antennas only, the dummy SIM-card slot filler is a separate service part and is not
included with replacement palm rest. As a result, the dummy SIM-card slot filler must be removed and then reinstalled when
replacing the palm-rest assembly.
The following image indicates the dummy SIM-card slot filler and provides a visual representation of the dummy SIM-card slot
filler removal procedure.
Steps
1. Push the dummy SIM-card slot filler from the top side of the palm-rest assembly.
2. Gently lift the dummy SIM-card slot filler out of the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the dummy SIM-card slot filler
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the necessary component before the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the dummy SIM-card slot filler and provides a visual representation of the dummy
SIM-card slot filler installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components