System information

Remove the hinge assembly:
1. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the hinge to the dock.
2. Disconnect the cables from each side of the dock (2).
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable from the HDMI board, hold the board in place to
disconnect the cable. The board is not secured at this point in the disassembly process.
3. Lift the hinge assembly (3) from the dock.
Reverse this procedure to install the hinge assembly.
Battery
Description Spare part number
3-cell, 32-WHr, 2.96-AH battery 725607-001
Before removing the battery, 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. Disconnect the tablet from the keyboard dock (see
Releasing the tablet from the keyboard dock
on page 34).
5. Remove the base enclosure (see
Base enclosure on page 35).
40 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts