User's Manual

Top cover

Description Spare part number

For use only with computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader (includes TouchPad, TouchPad

cable, fingerprint reader board, fingerprint reader board cable)

448618-001

For use only with computer models not equipped with a fingerprint reader (includes TouchPad and

TouchPad cable)

448619-001

For use only with computer models sold at Best Buy (includes TouchPad and TouchPad cable) 451600-001

Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the

computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and

then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

Battery on page 40).

Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see

Hard drive on page 45)

b. WLAN cover (see

WLAN module on page 48)

c. Optical drive (see

Optical drive on page 53)

d. Keyboard (see

Keyboard on page 54)

e. Switch cover (see

Switch cover on page 56)

f. Display assembly (see

Display assembly on page 59)

Remove the top cover:

1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.

2. Remove the seven Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer.

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