User manual
Table Of Contents
- System specifications
- System utilities
- Replacing notebook components
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Preparing the work space
- Required tools
- Preparing the notebook
- Removing the battery
- Removing the bay cover
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the wireless card
- Replacing the hard drive
- Replacing the optical drive
- Replacing the keyboard cover
- Replacing the multimedia board
- Replacing the keyboard
- Replacing the LCD panel assembly
- Replacing the palm rest
- Replacing the speakers
- Replacing the touchpad board
- Replacing the modem board
- Replacing the USB board
- Replacing the Bluetooth module
- Replacing the system board
- Replacing the cooling assembly
- Replacing the processor
- Replacing the LCD front panel
- Replacing the webcam
- Replacing the LCD
- Replacing the LCD panel hinge brackets
- Replacing the power button board
- Replacing the Kensington lock cap
- Replacing the microphone
- Replacing the antennas
- Replacing the LCD assembly lid
- Troubleshooting
- Connector locations
- FRU (Field-Replaceable Unit) list
- Test compatible components
- Online support information

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Removing the bay cover
To remove or replace components located on the lower bay, you need to remove
the bay cover first.
Tools you need to complete this task:
To remove the bay cover:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 47.
2 Turn the notebook over so the base is facing up.
3 Loosen the bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed).
4 Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on the cover’s notch to release the cover
from the computer, and then remove the cover.
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Non-marring plastic scribe