Service Manual

Removing and installing components

Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

• Phillips screwdriver #0

• Phillips screwdriver #1

• Torx #5 (T5) screwdriver

• Plastic scribe

Screw list

NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws,

and then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type

is restored when the component is replaced.

NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surface when

replacing a component.

NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.

Table 1. Screw list

Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image

Base cover Palm-rest and

keyboard assembly

M2x3 8

Battery Palm-rest and

keyboard assembly

M2x3 4

Battery Palm-rest and

keyboard assembly

M2x4 4

Right fan System board and

palm-rest and

keyboard assembly

M2x4 1

I/O board shield I/O board M2x4 1

Left fan System board and

palm-rest and

keyboard assembly

M2x4 2

Solid-state drive1 System board M2x2 1

solid-state drive2 System board M2x2 1

Speakers Palm-rest and

keyboard assembly

M2x2 4

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