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9Remove the screws connecting the LCD panel to the LCD lid.
10Remove the old LCD panel from the LCD lid.
11Place the new LCD panel into the LCD lid.
12Replace the screws removed in Step 9.
13Feed the wiring back into the hinge.
14Reconnect the tablet button board by following the instructions in “Replacing the tablet 
button board” on page 37.
15Reconnect the inverter and reassemble the LCD assembly by following the instructions in 
“Replacing the inverter” on page 31.
16Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
17Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
18Replace the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
19Reconnect the antenna wires to the wireless card by following the steps in “Replacing the 
IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
20Replace the wireless bay cover by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless 
card” on page 16. Tip
Start by feeding the wire that has the largest connector into the hinge. Then 
proceed to the wire that has the next smallest connector and so on.
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Replacing the LCD assembly lid
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the LCD assembly lid:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas 
by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
3Remove the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
4Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
5Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
6Remove the inverter by following the instructions in “Replacing the inverter” on page 31.
7Remove the power button board by following the instructions in “Replacing the power button 
board” on page 34.
8Remove the tablet button board by following the instructions in “Replacing the tablet button 
board” on page 37.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
4 or 6 black 2.5*8.0 (LCD 
hinge to notebook)
4 black 2.5*8.0 (LCD 
panel)4 or 8 black 2.5*5.0 (LCD 
panel front)1 chrome 2.5*2.5 
(Inverter)
2 chrome 2.5*6.0 
(Power button 
board)2 chrome 2.5*6.0 
(Tablet button board)4 black 2.5*3.5 (LCD 
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9Remove the LCD panel hinge by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel hinge” 
on page 43.
10Remove the screws connecting the LCD panel to the old LCD lid.
11Remove the LCD panel from the old LCD lid.
12Place the LCD panel into the new LCD lid.
13Replace the screws removed in Step 10.
14Replace the LCD panel hinge by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel hinge” 
on page 43.
15Replace the tablet button board by following the instructions in “Replacing the tablet button 
board” on page 37.
16Replace the power button board by following the instructions in “Replacing the power button 
board” on page 34.
17Replace the inverter and reassemble the LCD assembly by following the instructions in 
“Replacing the inverter” on page 31.
18Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
19Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
20Replace the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
21Reconnect the antenna wires to the wireless card by following the steps in “Replacing the 
IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
22Replace the wireless bay cover by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless 
card” on page 16.
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Replacing the palm rest
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the palm rest:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Remove the bay module by following the steps in “Replacing a bay module” on page 7.
3If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas 
by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
4Remove the hard drive by following the steps in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 21.
5Remove the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
6Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
7Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
8Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
1 black 2.5*8.0 (Optional 
bay module security 
screw)1 chrome 2.5*5.0 (Hard 
drive)
2 chrome 2.0*5.0 
(palm rest-hard drive 
bay)
3 chrome 2.0-0.4*2.0 
(palm rest-modular 
drive bay)1 black 2.5*8.0 (palm 
rest-top)
14-16 black 2.5*8.0 
(palm rest-bottom)
2 black 2.5*8.0 
(Keyboard)
4 or 6 black 2.5*8.0 (LCD 
hinge to notebook)
2 chrome 2.0*3.0 
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9Remove the screws shown in the following picture. Note the location of the screw types and 
sizes. Some models may have fewer screws than shown or screws in a slightly different 
location.
10Turn the convertible notebook over so the top is facing up.
11Flip the black touchpad connector clip up, then remove the cable. Be careful not to touch or 
damage any other components.
12Disconnect the optional fingerprint reader from the system board.Important
The number of screws varies by convertible notebook model. 
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13Remove the screw from the top of the palm rest.
14Starting on the right side, lift the palm rest assembly up and away from the convertible 
notebook. Be careful when pulling the palm rest assembly away from the bottom near the 
docking port.
15Turn the palm rest over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the optional fingerprint 
reader from the old palm rest and install it on the new palm rest by following the instructions 
in “Replacing the fingerprint reader” on page 53.
16Place the new palm rest assembly onto the convertible notebook, then snap the assembly 
into place.
17Replace the screw removed in Step 13.
18Connect the fingerprint reader to the system board.
19Make sure the black touchpad connector clip is in the raised position, insert the cable into 
the connector, then lower the black connector clip to lock the cable in place.
20Turn the convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
21Replace the screws removed in Step 9.
22Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
23Replace the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
24Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
25Replace the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
26Replace the hard drive by following the steps in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 21.
27If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, plug the wireless antennas back 
in by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
28Replace the wireless bay cover by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless 
card” on page 16.
29Insert the bay module by following the instructions in “Replacing a bay module” on page 7.
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Replacing the fingerprint reader
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the fingerprint reader:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Remove the bay module by following the steps in “Replacing a bay module” on page 7.
3If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas 
by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
4Remove the hard drive by following the steps in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 21.
5Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
6Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
7Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
8Remove the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
9Turn the palm rest over so the back side is facing up.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
1 black 2.5*8.0 (Optional 
bay module security 
screw)1 chrome 2.5*5.0 (Hard 
drive)
2 chrome 2.0*3.0 
(Fingerprint reader)
2 black 2.5*8.0 
(Keyboard)
4 or 6 black 2.5*8.0 (LCD 
hinge to notebook)14-16 black 2.5*8.0 
(palm rest-bottom)
2 chrome 2.0*5.0 
(palm rest-hard drive 
bay)
3 chrome 2.0-0.4*2.0 
(palm rest-modular 
drive bay)
1 black 2.5*8.0 (palm 
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10Disconnect the fingerprint reader cable.
11Remove the screws from the metal clips covering the ends of the fingerprint reader.
12Lift the metal clips off of the fingerprint reader.
13Remove the fingerprint reader from the convertible notebook.
14Place the new fingerprint reader into the convertible notebook in the same orientation as 
the old reader.
15Lay the clips on the fingerprint reader, then replace the screws removed in Step 11.
16Plug the fingerprint reader cable into the fingerprint reader.
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17Replace the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
18Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
19Replace the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
20Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
21Replace the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
22Replace the hard drive by following the steps in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 21.
23If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, plug the wireless antennas back 
in by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
24Replace the wireless bay cover by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless 
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Replacing the Bluetooth module
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the Bluetooth module:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Remove the bay module by following the steps in “Replacing a bay module” on page 7.
3If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas 
by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
4Remove the hard drive by following the steps in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 21.
5Remove the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
6Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
7Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
8Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
9Remove the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
1 black 2.5*8.0 (Optional 
bay module security 
screw)1 chrome 2.5*5.0 (Hard 
drive)
2 black 2.5*8.0 
(Keyboard)
4 or 6 black 2.5*8.0 (LCD 
hinge to notebook)14-16 black 2.5*8.0 
(palm rest-bottom)
2 chrome 2.0*5.0 
(palm rest-hard drive 
bay)
3 chrome 2.0-0.4*2.0 
(palm rest-modular 
drive bay)
1 black 2.5*8.0 (palm 
rest-top)