Service Manual

Steps
1. Align and secure the back of the base cover on the palm-rest assembly, and then snap the base cover into place.
2. Replace the eight Torx screws (M2x4.5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Battery
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.
● Discharge the battery completely before removing it. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the system and
operate the computer solely on battery power—the battery is fully discharged when the computer no longer
turns on when the power button is pressed.
● Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
● Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
14 Removing and installing components