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NOTE: The top cover removal procedures differ for 17.3-in and 15.6-in computers.
Description Spare part number
Top cover for use in computers with 17.3-in displays 598683-001
Top cover for use in computers with 15.6-in displays 598682-001
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 55).
5. Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see
Switch cover and keyboard on page 56).
6. Remove the optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 61).
7. Remove the power button board cable (see
Power button board on page 63).
8. Remove the speakers (see
Speakers on page 65).
9. Remove the thermal shield (see
Thermal shield on page 67 ).
10. Remove the display assembly (see
Display assembly on computers with 17.3-in displays
on page 89 or Display assembly on computers with 15.6-in displays on page 96).
11. Remove the palm rest (see
Palm rest on page 84).
12. Remove the hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 87).
13. Remove the following components:
Remove the top cover on 17.3-in computers:
1. Position the computer right-side up with the front toward you.
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