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2. Align the memory module’s edge connector with the slot in the center of 
the memory module socket. With the module at a 45-degree angle, press 
the memory module’s edge connector firmly into the memory module 
socket. 
3. Pivot the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear 
a click as each end of the memory module snaps into the tabs, remove the 
memory module and reinstall it.
4. Replace the memory module cover.
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1. Remove the main battery and secondary battery (if present).
2. Close the display assembly, and turn the computer upside down on a flat 
work surface.
	
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3. Remove the seven 10-mm screws, labeled with a “circle K,” that secure 
the keyboard to the computer (see Figure 9).
4. Turn the computer right-side up and open the display. 

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5. Release the keyboard from the palmrest assembly by inserting a small    
flat-blade screwdriver under the edge of the blank key (see Figure 10),     
and lift the right edge of the keyboard.
	
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6. Lift the keyboard out of the palmrest. 
7. Rotate the keyboard over the left edge of the computer (see Figure 11). 
8. Rest the key face of the keyboard on the left side of the computer.
keyboard
scalloped edge 
of blank key
palmrest
track stick 
						

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9. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the system board.
The keyboard cable is the wide, flexible cable.
10. Carefully disconnect the track stick cable from the ZIF connector on the 
palmrest’s flexible printed circuit board.
11. Remove the keyboard assembly.
	
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1. Place the keyboard on the left side of the computer with the keys face 
down (see Figure 11).
2. Connect the track stick cable to the ZIF connector.
Ensure that the contact side of this cable is face down when you insert the 
cable into the track stick ZIF interface connector.
3. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board.
Ensure that the contact side of this cable is face down when you insert the 
cable into the keyboard ZIF interface connector.
keyboard cable
track stick cable 
						

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4. Carefully turn the keyboard over and fit the keyboard into place.
Ensure that the track stick and keyboard cables are not twisted as you 
lower the keyboard into the palmrest.
5. To push the keyboard down, press on the blank key located below the right 
 key.
6. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be flush 
with the left and right surfaces of the palmrest.
7. Carefully turn the computer over and reinstall the seven 10-mm screws.
Start by installing the outermost screws on the left and right sides of the 
computer and then work inward to the center. 
						

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3. Remove the two 3-mm screws on the microprocessor shield securing the 
thermal cooling assembly to the microprocessor module (see Figure 12).
4. Loosen the three captive screws securing the microprocessor shield to the 
microprocessor module.
3-mm screws (2)
microprocessor module microprocessor shield
white marks on the 
microprocessor board (2)
captive screws (3)
thermal cooling 
assembly arm
M2.0x3 4-mm screw (1)
shield brace
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NOTE: The microprocessor shield brace may not be present on your system, if 
the brace is not present continue with step 6. 
5. Remove the 4-mm screw that secures the microprocessor shield brace 
(see Figure 12).
6. Remove the microprocessor shield.
7. Rotate the arm of the thermal cooling assembly up and away from the 
microprocessor module.

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8. Use a microprocessor extractor tool to remove the microprocessor 
module.
The tool fits on the left side of the module aligned with white marks on the 
front and back edge of the processor board (see Figure 12).
	
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1. Align the microprocessor connector on the left side of the board and press 
down firmly on the metal plate that is directly over the connector. 
When the microprocessor module is fully seated, all four corners are 
aligned to the same height. If one or more corners of the module are 
higher than the others, the module is not seated correctly.
2. To ensure the microprocessor module is fully seated, apply pressure over 
the corner without the mounting screw hole.
NOTE: If your system uses a microprocessor shield with the brace as 
shown in Figure 12, the 4-mm screw used in step 6 secures this corner. 
3. Rotate the arm of the thermal cooling assembly into place.
4. Replace the microprocessor shield.
5. Replace the two 3-mm screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly 
arm and shield to the microprocessor module. 
6. Replace the 4-mm screw securing the shield brace (if present). 
7. Tighten the three captive screws on the corners of the shield to secure the 
microprocessor module and shield (see Figure 12).  
						

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1. Remove the main battery and secondary battery (if present).
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Close the display and remove the three 4-mm screws, labeled with a 
“circle D,” from the back of the computer (see Figure 13).
4. Open the display and disconnect the LCD flex cable from the connector on 
the system board by pulling the connector straight up.
5. Lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly. Pry the hinge 
cover loose at the seam from the snap tabs on the bottom assembly (see 
Figure 13). 
NOTE: Always remove and replace the LCD panel as a complete assembly.
4-mm screws (3) LCD flex cable
display assembly
bottom case assembly
hinge cover
M2.5x4 snap tab
snap tab 
						

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1. Use a scribe to carefully pry the four rubber screw covers out of the four 
screw holes located at the top of the bezel on the front of the display 
assembly.
2. Remove the four 4-mm screws located at the top of the bezel on the front 
of the display assembly (see Figure 14).
LCD panel
display-assembly top cover LCD flex 
cable 4-mm screws (6)
bezel 
latch
rubber screw covers (4)
plastic screw
covers (2)
3-mm screws (6)
display assembly bezel
hinge cover
M2.0x3  M2.5x4 plastic tabs (6) 
						

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3. Use a scribe to carefully pry the two plastic screw covers out of the two 
screw holes located at the bottom of the bezel on the front of the display 
assembly.
4. Remove the two 4-mm screws from the bottom of the bezel.

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5. Separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover.
The bezel is secured by three plastic tabs on the left and three plastic tabs 
on the right side of the display-assembly top cover (see Figure 14).
	
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1. Remove the display assembly bezel.
2. Remove the three 3-mm screws on the left side of the LCD panel and the 
three 3-mm screws on the right side of the LCD panel (see Figure 14).
3. Lift and rotate the top of the LCD panel out of the top cover. Disconnect 
the ZIF interface connector and the display-assembly interface cable 
connector.
4. Lift the LCD panel out of the top cover.
	
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1. Remove the LCD panel.
2. Turn the display assembly upside down on a flat work surface.
3. Remove the 4-mm screw securing the metal cable clip to the left hinge of 
the display-assembly top cover.
4. Remove the flex cable out from under the plastic strain relief retainer 
located on the bottom of the display-assembly hinge cover.
5. Remove the flex-cable retaining clip from the bottom of the hinge cover 
located at the bottom of the display-assembly hinge cover.
6. Pry the hinge-cover assembly apart slightly from the display assembly, 
allowing just enough space for the flex cable to pass through the opening.
7. Slide the cable through the opening. 
						

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1. Find the manufacturer’s name, either Samsung or IBM/Hitachi,  on the 
back of the replacement LCD panel. 
2.
If your replacement LCD panel is a Samsung — Install the display bezel clip 
(if one is not present) by placing the bezel slot over the hinge tab and 
pressing gently until it snaps (see Figure 15).
If your replacement LCD panel is an IBM/Hitachi — Remove the display 
bezel clip (if present) by gently prying it up with a small-blade screwdriver 
(see Figure 15).
	
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3. Install the new flex cable that accompanied the replacement LCD display.
4. Pry the hinge-cover assembly apart from the display assembly, allowing 
just enough space for the flex cable to pass through the opening.
5. Slide the cable through the opening.
6. Attach the flex-cable retaining clip to the bottom of the hinge cover located 
at the bottom of the display-assembly hinge cover.
7. Slide the flex cable under the plastic strain relief retainer located on the 
bottom of the display-assembly hinge cover.
8. Reinstall the 4-mm screw that secures the metal cable clip to the left hinge 
of the display-assembly top cover.
bezel clip
hinge tab display assembly 
bezel
bezel slot
bezel hinge