Removing and installing components
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
● Phillips screwdriver #0
● Plastic scribe
Screw list
NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and then
place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is restored when
the component is replaced.
NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surfaces when replacing a
component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component
Base cover
Battery
Battery
M.2 2230 solid-state
drive
M.2 2230 mounting
bracket
M.2 2280 solid-state
drive
M.2 2230 WWAN/
solid-state drive
M.2 2230 thermal shield
Rear I/O-cover
Rear I/O-cover
Wireless-card bracket
Secured to
Palm-rest assembly
Palm-rest assembly
Palm-rest assembly
M.2 2230 mounting
bracket
Palm-rest assembly
Palm-rest assembly
M.2 2230 thermal shield
Left I/O-board
Palm-rest assembly
Palm-rest assembly
Left I/O-board
Screw type
Quantity
M2.5x5
2
M2x3
4
M2x4
4
M2x2.5
1 per M.2 2230 solid-
state drive
M2x2.5
1 per M.2 2230 solid-
state drive
M2x2.5
1 per M.2 2280 solid-
state drive
M2x2.5
1
M2x2.5
1
M2x4
2
M2.5x5
2
M2x3
1
Screw image
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