Note: The following video depicts a specific configuration of the notebook.
The same removal and replacement procedures apply to all configurations of the notebook.
Before you begin: Remove the battery, optical drive, rear corner covers,
base enclosure, and wireless module.
Removal
IMPORTANT: Make careful note of the routing of the wireless antenna
and display panel cables for later replacement.
Disconnect the touchscreen cable from its connector on the system board.
Peel back the grounding tape that secures the display panel cable to the top cover.
Using minimal force, lift the locking bar up on the display panel cable ZIF connector
and disconnect the display panel cable from the system board.
CAUTION! Use care to prevent damaging the ZIF connector and ribbon cable.
Remove the display panel cable from the routing channel on the left speaker.
Remove the 5 millimeter P1 Phillips-head screw
that secures the left display panel hinge to the top cover.
Carefully rotate the left display panel hinge off of the alignment pins on the top cover.
Remove the wireless antenna cables from the routing channel on top cover.
Remove the two 5 millimeter P1 Phillips-head screws
that secure the right display panel hinge to the top cover.
Carefully rotate the right display panel hinge off of the alignment pins on the top cover.
Carefully lift the top cover off of the display panel assembly and remove.
Replacement
Note: Before installing a new top cover,
remove the following from the old top cover and install on the new top cover:
System Board, Fan, Optical Drive Connector Cable, Speakers, USB Board, Power Connector Cable,
Power Button Board, Hard Disk Drive Assembly, Touchpad Board.
Place the top cover into position on the display panel assembly.
Carefully rotate the right display panel hinge onto the alignment pins on the top cover.
Replace the two 5 millimeter P1 Phillips-head screws
that secure the right display panel hinge to the top cover.
Route the wireless antenna cable through the routing channel on the top cover.
Carefully rotate the left display panel hinge onto the alignment pins on the top cover.
Replace the 5 millimeter P1 Phillips-head screw
that secures the left display panel hinge to the top cover.
Route the display panel cable through the routing channel on the left speaker.
Insert the display panel cable into the display panel cable ZIF connector on the system board
and press the locking bar down to lock the cable into place.
CAUTION! Use care to prevent damaging the ZIF connector and ribbon cable.
Connect the touchscreen cable into its connector on the system board.
Replace the grounding tape that secures the display panel cable to the top cover.