CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
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Replacing the antennas
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
• 3 black M2.5×6 (bay cover)
• 1 black M2×3 (hard drive)
• 1 black M2.5×6 (optical drive)
• 5 black M2×3 (keyboard frame - top base side) - Indicated
by A in step 8 of the “Replacing the keyboard” procedure on page 53
• 13 black M2.5×6 (keyboard
frame/palm rest module - base side) - indicated by B in step 8 of the
“Replacing the keyboard” procedure on page 53
• 1 black M2×3 (system board)
• 4 black M2.5×6 (LCD panel hinges)
• 2 black M2.5×5 (LCD front panel)
• 4 chrome M2.5×4 (LCD panel)
To replace the antennas:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 37.
2 Remove the LCD panel assembly by performing steps 2 – 12 of the
“Replacing the LCD panel assembly” procedure on page 76.
3 Remove the LCD front panel by performing steps 3 – 5 of the “Replacing
the LCD front panel” procedure on page 79.
4 Remove the LCD panel by performing steps 4 – 7 of the “Replacing the LCD
panel” procedure on page 84.
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe