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4–22 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and replacement procedures
Top cover
Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer.
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 4-7).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-8)
b. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-9)
c. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-13)
d. Speakers (see “Speakers” on page 4-15)
e. Palm rest (see “Palm rest” on page 4-16)
f. Solid-state module (see “Solid-state module” on page 4-20)
Remove the top cover:
1. Disconnect the display panel cable 1 from the system board.
2. Disconnect the microphone cable 2 from the system board, and then release the microphone cable from the
clips 3 and routing channel built into the top cover.
3. Release the wireless antenna cables from the clips 4 and routing channel built into the top cover.
Description
Spare part
number
Top cover 535865-001