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8. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in Removing the hard drive, if applicable.
9. Remove the solid-state drive from M.2 slot three, if applicable.
10.Remove the solid-state drive from M.2 slot four, if applicable.
11. Remove the solid-state drive interposer board, if applicable.
12. Remove the
rear-I/O cover.
13. Remove the computer base.
14. Remove the heat-sink assembly.
15.Remove the
left power-adapter port.
16.Remove the system board.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the keyboard and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the audio daughter-board.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the audio daughter-board.
3. Remove the 57 screws (M1.2x2.5) that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly.
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