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Removal and replacement procedures
Maintenance and Service Guide 4–37
Top cover
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 4-7).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Primary and secondary hard drive covers (see
“Hard drive covers” on page 4-9)
b. Primary and secondary hard drives (see
“Hard drive” on page 4-12)
c. Optical drive (see
“Optical drive” on page 4-8)
d. WLAN module (see
“WLAN module” on page 4-15)
e. Switch cover and keyboard (see
“Switch cover and keyboard” on page 4-21)
f. Speaker assembly (see
“Speaker assembly” on page 4-26)
g. Display assembly (see
“Display assembly” on page 4-28)
Remove the top cover:
1. Position the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
2. Remove the 11 Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws 1 and the 2 Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws 2 that secure the top cover
to the bottom of the computer.
Description Spare part number
For use only with computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader and TouchPad,
Moonlight White color
516299-001
For use only with computer models equipped with TouchPad only, Moonlight White
color
516360-001
For use only with computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader and TouchPad,
Espresso Black color with molded finish
519267-001
For use only with computer models equipped with TouchPad only, Espresso Black
color with molded finish
519268-001