Specifications

Base enclosure
Description Spare part number
Base enclosure
For 15.6-in models 738692-001
For 14-in models 738681-001
Before removing the base enclosure, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 63), and then remove the following components:
a. Service cover (see
Service cover on page 64)
b. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 65)
c. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 76)
d. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 79)
e. Fan and heat sink assembly (see
Fan and heat sink assembly on page 85)
Remove the base enclosure:
1. Remove the rubber screw covers.
Base enclosure 89