Service Manual

Table Of Contents
Removing and installing components
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
Phillips screwdrivers #0
Plastic scribe
Screw list
NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and
then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is
restored when the component is replaced.
NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surfaces when
replacing a component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Base cover Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x4 4
Battery Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 5 (For computers
shipped with a 4-cell
battery)
3 (For computers
shipped with a 3-cell
battery)
Wireless-card bracket Wireless card and
system board
M2x3 1
Solid-state bracket System board M1.6x2.5 1
2230 solid-state drive System board M2x3 1
Fan Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
Touchpad bracket Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M1.6x2 3
Touchpad Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x1.8 2
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