FRU Removals and Replacements Follow the numerical sequence in the FRU removal sequence list and the
exploded view to remove or disconnect parts in the correct order. The
letters in parentheses in the list indicate screw types.
See the 'Screw Size Chart' to match the letters to the correct screw type
and size before replacing each screw.
NOTE:
Be sure the LED cable is not in the battery compartment of over the
keyboard supports.
Battery Pack
Lift Keyboard
(Pry up front of keyboard with a small plastic screwdriver.)
Three Ribbon Cables Remove Keyboard Remove Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable
(Use caution, the cable pins can scratch the LCD.)
Fourteen Bottom Cover Screws (6-G, 2-DD, 6-EE)
(2-G screws near mouse buttons)
(1-D screw in center)
(1-D screw near power button icon)
(6-EE screws around bottom cover perimeter)
Bottom Cover
Ribbon Cable
(Open the IC DRAM cover on the bottom. From the bottom, keep pressure on the
system board while removing the cable.)
(If replacing the hard disk drive or bottom cover, remove the 4-G
screws near FCC notice. Caution, copper flakes easily from the screws.)
Hard Disk Drive
Mouse Button Cable
(Pull connector, not the cable.)
Three Cables
System Board
(Note plastic screw inserts location.)
FRU Removals and Replacements
