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6Replace the screws that were removed in Step 4.
7Replace the LCD panel by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD panel” on page 
89.
8Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” 
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Replacing the web cam
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the web cam:
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55.
2Remove the LCD panel by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on 
page 84.
3Remove the LCD panel by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD panel” on 
page 89.
4Disconnect the connector from the web cam.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
2 black M2.5×6.5 
(Hinge-bottom)2 black M2.5×5 
(Keyboard cover)
6 black M2.5×5 (LCD 
front panel)8 black M2.5×5 (LCD 
panel to LCD panel lid)1 black M2.5×5 
(Grounding screw)
4 black M2.5×6.5 
(Hinge-top)
2 chrome M2×3 
(Web cam)
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5Remove the screws that secure the LCD panel to the LCD panel lid.
6Replace the screws that were removed in Step 5.
7Reconnect the connector from the web cam.
8Replace the LCD panel by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD panel” on page 
89.
9Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” 
on page 84.
Screw
Screw 
						

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Replacing the palm rest
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task: 
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
2 black M2.5×6.5 
(Hinge-bottom)2 black M2.5×5 
(Keyboard cover)
1 black M2.5×8 
(Keyboard plate)4 black M2.5×4 (Palm 
Rest-top)
2 black M2.5×3 (Palm 
rest-bottom)
4 chrome M2.5×6.5 
(Hinge-top)
3 black M2.5×5 
(Speaker-Right)
2 black M2.5×8 
(Speaker-Left)
2 black M2.5×4 
(Touchpad button 
board/fingerprint 
assembly)
4 chrome M3×3 
(Touchpad cover)
3 black M2.5×4 (Button 
board)
3 black M2.5×5 (Palm 
rest-bottom)
16 black M2.5×6.5 
(Palm rest-bottom) 
						

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To replace the palm rest:
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55.
2Remove the memory bay cover by following the steps in “Adding or replacing 
memory modules” on page 57.
3If the notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas by 
following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 67.
4Remove the hard drive(s) by following the steps in “Replacing the primary hard 
drive” on page 64 and “Replacing the secondary hard drive” on page 73.
5Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard 
cover” on page 78.
6Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 
80.
7Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” 
on page 84.
8Remove the screw holding the keyboard plate to the notebook, then lift and 
remove the keyboard plate.
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9Swing the black touchpad connector clip upward, then lift the touchpad cable out 
of the connector. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components.
10Disconnect the finger print reader cable from the system board. Use a scribe or 
other non-marring tool to gently push the plug out of the connector.
11Swing the black power button board connector clip upward, then lift the power 
button cable out of the connector. Be careful not to touch or damage any other 
components.
Touchpad
connectorFingerprint 
reader connector
Power
button
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12Swing the black button board connector clip upward, then lift the button board 
cable out of the connector. Be careful not to touch or damage any other 
components.
13Remove the screws from the top of the palm rest.
14Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
Button board 
connector
Screw Screw Screw Screw 
						

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15Disconnect the microphone and speaker cables from the system board. Use a scribe 
or other non-marring tool to gently lift the plugs out of the connectors.