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Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 43), and then remove the following components:
a.
Solid-state drive (see
Solid-state drive on page 44)
b. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 47)
c. Base enclosure (see
Base enclosure on page 55)
d. System board (see
System board on page 66)
e. Connector board (see
Connector board on page 80)
f. Subwoofer (see
Subwoofer on page 83)
g. Rear speaker (see
Rear speakers on page 85)
h. Power button board (see
Power button board on page 93)
Remove the keyboard:
1.
Remove the seven Phillips PM2.0×2.9 screws (1) that secure the keyboard shield to the computer.
2.
Release the ground loop tape (2).
96 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts