3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
a.
Optical drive (see
b.
Hard drive (see
c.
Keyboard (see
NOTE:
When replacing the top cover, be sure to remove the following components from the defective
top cover and install them on the replacement top cover:
Power button board (see
●
TouchPad button board (see
●
Remove the top cover:
1.
Remove the six Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screws that secure the top cover to the computer.
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Battery on page
37), and then remove the following components:
Optical drive on page
Hard drive on page
40)
Keyboard on page
46)
Power button board on page
TouchPad button board on page
38)
53)
54)