Service Manual

Replacing the base cover

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety

information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before

working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow

the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best

practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

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Procedure

1 Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest

assembly and snap the base cover into place.

2 Using your ngertips, open the system badge.

3 Replace the screw (M1.6x4) under the system badge that secures the base

cover to the palm-rest assembly.

4 Replace the eight screws (M2x3, Torx) that secure the base cover to the palm-

rest assembly.