Description Spare part
number
On Artist Edition computers (includes TouchPad and TouchPad cable) 462531-001
On white Special Edition computers (includes TouchPad and TouchPad cable) 466188-001
For use in computer models with AMD processors:
Not equipped with a fingerprint reader (includes TouchPad and TouchPad cable) 455835-001
Sold at Best Buy and not equipped with a fingerprint reader board 466612-001
Sold at Best Buy and equipped with a fingerprint reader board and cable 466613-001
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 56).
5.
Remove the following components:
a.
Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 61)
b.
WLAN cover (see
WLAN module on page 65)
c.
Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 73)
d.
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 74)
e.
Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 79)
f.
Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 82)
Remove the top cover:
1.
Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
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