Turn the notebook bottom side up with the rear panel facing forward.
Remove the two T8M2.0×8.0 screws that secure the LED switch cover to the notebook.Turn the notebook top side up with the front facing forward.
Open the notebook as far as it will open.
Press down on the esc key [1] to reveal the notch [2] in the left side of the LED switch cover.
Insert a flat-bladed tool into the notch and lift the left side of the LED switch cover [3].
After the left side of the LED switch cover has disengaged from the notebook, swing the LED switch cover up and to the right.
Remove the LED switch cover.
Close the notebook and turn it bottom side up with the rear panel facing forward.
Turn the notebook top side up with the front facing forward.
Open the notebook as far as it will open.
Lift the rear edge of the keyboard [1].
Slide the keyboard toward the display [2] until the notches on the front edge of the keyboard clear the top cover.
Swing the front edge of the keyboard up and back [3] until it rests on the display.
Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector[1]to which the pointing stick cable is attached and disconnect the pointing stick cable [2] from the system board.
Release the ZIF connector [3] to which the keyboard cable is attached and disconnect the keyboard cable 4from the system board.
Remove the keyboard.
After the keyboard is removed, the internal memory expansion socket is accessible. Follow these steps to remove a memory expansion board from the internal memory expansion socket:
Spread the retaining tabs [1] that secure the memory expansion board to the socket. The board rises up at a 45-degree angle.
Pull the board away from the socket at a 45-degree angle [2].
Disconnect the fan cable 1from the system board.
Remove the three PM2.0×3.0 screws 2that secure the fan to the heat sink.
Remove the fan.
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CAUTION: When installing the fan in the heat sink, make sure the fan cable is not get crimped by the screw next to the cable clip [3]. If the cable is crimped and damaged, the fan will not cool the notebook internal components, which could result in damage.
