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by Hewlett-Packard Company under license.
Intel and Core are U.S. registered
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Windows, and Windows Vista are U.S.
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The information contained herein is subject
to change without notice. The only
warranties for HP products and services are
set forth in the express warranty statements
accompanying such products and services.
Nothing herein should be construed as
constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: November 2012
Document Part Number: 692783-001
Safety warning notice
WARNING!To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not
place the device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents. Use the device only on a hard, flat
surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface,
such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the
skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The device and the AC
adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting:
1920×1600 external resolution @ 60
Hz, hot plug and unplug and
autodetection for correct output to wideaspect vs. standard aspect video
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RJ-45 (Ethernet)
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USB 3.0 (3 ports), USB 2.0 (1 port)
Keyboard/pointing
devices
Power requirements 90-W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, PFC, 3-
120-W slim AC adapter (RC, V, PFC, 3-wire)
Supports the following batteries (battery is
Full-size (17.3-in.), Island-style, with
numeric keypad
Taps enabled by default
wire)
65-W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, 3-wire)
90-W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, PFC, EM,
3-wire)
65-W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, EM, 3wire)
user-removable)
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9-cell, 100-Wh, 3.0-Ah, Li-ion battery
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6-cell, 62-Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery
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8Chapter 1 Product description
CategoryDescriptionComputer models
equipped with
an AMD processor
Computer models
equipped with
an Intel processor
SecuritySecurity cable lock
Fingerprint reader with Digital Persona
software support
Intel/VeriSign support
Intel AT-p Ready support
Operating systemPreinstalled:
●
Windows 8 Standard 64-bit
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Windows 8 Professional 64-bit
ServiceabilityEnd user replaceable parts:
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AC adapter
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Battery
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Hard drive
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Memory module
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Optical drive
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WLAN module
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2External component identification
Finding your hardware and software information
▲
Select Start > Computer.
A list displays all the devices installed in your computer, including optical drives, solid-state drives
(SSDs), or a secondary hard drive.
To find out what software is included on your computer, select Start > All Programs.
10Chapter 2 External component identification
Display
ItemComponentDescription
(1)WLAN antennas (2)*Send and receive wireless signals to communicate
with WLANs.
(2)Internal microphones (2)Record sound.
(3)HP TrueVision HD webcamRecords video, captures still photographs, allows video
conferences and online chat by means of
streaming video.
To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs >
Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam.
(4)Webcam lightOn: The webcam is in use.
(5)SpeakersProduce sound.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the area immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and EnvironmentalNotices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
Display
11
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Power button
(2)Speakers (2)Produce sound.
(3)Fingerprint readerAllows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
●
When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
●
When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
●
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press
the button briefly to exit Sleep.
●
When the computer is in Hibernation, press
the button briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power
button will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and
Microsoft Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective,
press and hold down the power button for at least 5
seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start >
Control Panel > System and Security >
Power Options.
password logon.
12Chapter 2 External component identification
Keys
ItemComponentDescription
(1)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2)fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with the esc key or the b key.
(3)Windows logo keyDisplays the Windows Start menu.
(4)b keyEnables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a
deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound.
Beats Audio is enabled by default.
Opens Beats Audio Control Panel, which allows you to
view and control all audio settings. Beats Audio is an
enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled
bass while maintaining a clear sound.
NOTE: You can also open the Beats Audio Control
Panel by selecting Start > Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio
Control Panel.
(5)Action keysExecute frequently used system functions.
(6)Windows applications keyDisplays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
Keys
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ItemComponentDescription
(7)num lock keyControls the function of the integrated numeric keypad.
(8)Integrated numeric keypadSet at the factory to function like an external numeric
TouchPad
Press the key to alternate between the standard numeric
function of an external keypad (selected at the factory)
and the navigational function (indicated by the
directional arrows on the keys).
NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the
computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
keypad. To alternate between this numeric function and
the navigational function (indicated by the directional
arrows on the keys), press the num lock key.
ItemComponentDescription
(1)TouchPad on/off buttonTurns the TouchPad on or off.
(2)TouchPad light
(3)TouchPad zoneMoves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
(4)Left TouchPad buttonFunctions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)Right TouchPad buttonFunctions like the right button on an external mouse.
14Chapter 2 External component identification
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On: The TouchPad is off.
●
Off: The TouchPad is on.
on the screen.
Lights
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Power light
(2)Mute light
(3)Wireless light
●
White: The computer is on.
●
Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other
unneeded components.
●
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the
least amount of power.
NOTE: For select models, the Intel Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start
Technology allows your computer to resume quickly
from inactivity.
●
Amber: Computer sound is off.
●
Off: Computer sound is on.
●
White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or
a Bluetooth device, is on.
●
Amber: All wireless devices are off.
Lights
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ItemComponentDescription
(4)Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all
capital letters.
Front
(5)Fingerprint reader light
ComponentDescription
Digital Media slotSupports the following digital card formats:
●
White: The fingerprint was read.
●
Amber: The fingerprint was not read.
●
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●
Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC)
Memory Card
●
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
●
Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)
16Chapter 2 External component identification
Left side
ItemComponentDescription
(1)VentEnables airflow to cool internal components.
(2)External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(3)HDMI portConnects an optional video or audio device, such as a
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is
normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during
routine operation.
high-definition television, or any compatible digital or
audio device.
(4)RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable.
(5)USB 3.0 ports (2)Connect an optional USB 3.0 device and provide
enhanced USB power performance.
(6)Audio-in (microphone) jackConnects an optional computer headset microphone,
adjust the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or
a headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to a headphone
jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
Left side
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Right side
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Power light
(2)Hard drive light
(3)USB 3.0 portConnects an optional USB 3.0 device and provides
(4)USB 2.0 portConnect optional USB devices.
(5)Optical driveReads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.
(6)Optical drive light
●
White: The computer is on.
●
Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other
unneeded components.
●
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the
least amount of power.
NOTE: For select models, the Intel Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity.
●
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked
the hard drive.
enhanced USB power performance.
●
Green: The optical drive is being accessed.
(7)Optical drive eject buttonEjects the optical disc.
(8)AC adapter light
18Chapter 2 External component identification
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Off: The optical drive is idle.
●
White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charged.
●
Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the
battery is charging.
●
Off: The computer is using DC power.
Rear
ItemComponentDescription
(9)Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
(10)Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
ComponentDescription
VentEnable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
Rear
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Bottom
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Integrated subwooferProvides superior bass sound.
(2)Battery bayHolds the battery.
(3)Battery release latchReleases the service cover, and releases the battery from
the battery bay.
(4)Vents (3)Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
(5)Service coverThe service cover provides access to the hard drive bay,
wireless module compartment, and memory module
compartment.
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace
the wireless module only with a wireless module
authorized for use in the computer by the governmental
agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or
region. If you replace the module and then receive a
warning message, remove the module to restore
computer functionality, and then contact customer support
through Help and Support.
20Chapter 2 External component identification
3Illustrated parts catalog
Service tag
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model
description provided on the service tag.
ItemDescriptionFunction
(1)Product nameThis is the product name affixed to the front of
the computer.
(2)Serial number (s/n)This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to
each product.
(3)Part number/Product number (p/n)This number provides specific information about the
product's hardware components. The part number
helps a service technician to determine what
components and parts are needed.
(4)Warranty periodThis number describes the duration of the warranty
period for the computer.
(5)Model descriptionThis is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate
documents, drivers, and support for the computer.
Service tag
21
Computer major components
22Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
ItemComponentSpare part number
(1)17.3-in, LED display assembly (includes display panel cable, 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables,
and webcamera/microphone module and cable)
For use on all computer models:
FHD, AntiGlare display assembly for use only on computer models equipped with a
graphics subsystem with UMA memory
HD, BrightView display assembly for use only on computer models equipped with a
graphics subsystem with UMA memory
For use only with computer models equipped with an Intel processor:
FHD, AntiGlare display assembly in midnight black finish for use only on computer
models equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory
HD, BrightView display assembly in midnight black finish for use only on computer
models equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory
FHD, AntiGlare display assembly in natural silver finish for use only on computer
models equipped with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory
HD, BrightView display assembly in natural silver finish for use only on computer
models equipped with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory
NOTE: For more display assembly spare part information, see
(2)Keyboard with backlight (includes backlight cable and keyboard cable):
In midnight black finish:
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Belgium698782-A41
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in
the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Display assembly subcomponents on page 29.
698778-001
698777-001
698780-001
698779-001
699338-001
699337-001
698782-FL1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Denmark,
Finland, and Norway
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in the Netherlands698782-B31
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Portugal698782-131
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Saudi Arabia698782-171
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Switzerland698782-BG1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Turkey698782-141
For use on all computer models in the United States698782-001
In natural silver finish:
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Canada698783-DB1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in the United States698782-001
Keyboard without backlight in midnight black finish:
For use on all computer models in Canada681980-DB1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in France681980-051
698782-DH1
Computer major components
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ItemComponentSpare part number
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Germany681980-041
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Italy681980-061
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Japan681980-291
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in the Netherlands681980-B31
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Russia681980-251
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Slovenia681980-BA1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in South Korea681980-AD1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Spain681980-071
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Taiwan681980-AB1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Thailand681980-281
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
in the United Kingdom
For use on all computer models in the United States681980-001
(3)Top cover (includes TouchPad and cable)
In midnight black finish708009-001
In natural silver finisih708012-001
(4)Power button board (includes cable)681985-001
(5)TouchPad button board (includes cable and bracket)681987-001
681997-001160-GB solid-state drive for use on all computer models
681999-501System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 1-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Standard operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
681999-601System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 1-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
682000-501System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel dual core processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 1-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Standard operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
682000-601System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel dual core processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 1-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
682016-501System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Standard operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
682016-601System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
682037-501System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel dual core processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Standard operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
682037-601System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel dual core processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
682040-501System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 650M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Standard operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
682040-601System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 650M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
682042-501System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, a
graphics subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system (includes
replacement thermal material)
682042-601System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, a
graphics subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system (includes
replacement thermal material)
36Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Spare part numberDescription
682043-501System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel dual core processor, a
graphics subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system (includes
replacement thermal material)
682043-601System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel dual core processor, a
graphics subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system (includes
replacement thermal material)
690019-001Atheros AR9565 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter for use only on
computer models equipped with an Intel processor
690020-001Ralink RT3290LE 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter for use on all
computer models
Sequential part number listing
37
Spare part numberDescription
691415-001Ralink RT5390R 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter for use on all computer models
693702-001Display enclosure
693709-001120-W HP Slim AC adapter for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
(PFC, 3-wire)
693710-00165-W HP Smart AC adapter for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
(RC/V, EM, 3-wire)
693711-00165-W HP Smart AC adapter for use on all computer models (non-PFC, 3-wire)
693712-00190-W HP Smart AC adapter for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
(PFC, 3-wire)
693713-00190-W HP Smart AC adapter for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
(PFC, EM, 3-wire)
698775-001Display bezel
698777-00117.3-in, LED, HD, BrightView display assembly for use on all computer models (includes display
panel cable, 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables, and webcamera/microphone module
and cable)
698778-00117.3-in, LED, FHD, AntiGlare display assembly for use on all computer models (includes display
panel cable, 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables, and webcamera/microphone module
and cable)
698779-00117.3-in, LED, HD, BrightView display assembly in midnight black finish for use only on computer
models equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with discrete memory (includes
display panel cable, 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables, and webcamera/microphone
module and cable)
698780-00117.3-in, LED, FHD, AntiGlare display assembly in midnight black finish for use only on computer
models equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with discrete memory (includes
display panel cable, 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables, and webcamera/microphone
module and cable)
698781-001Keyboard without backlight in midnight black finish for use on all computer models in
the United States (includes keyboard cable)
698781-031Keyboard without backlight for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in
the United Kingdom (includes keyboard cable)
698781-041Keyboard without backlight for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
in Germany (includes keyboard cable)
698781-051Keyboard without backlight for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
in France (includes keyboard cable)
698781-061Keyboard without backlight for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
in Italy (includes keyboard cable)
698781-071Keyboard without backlight for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
in Spain (includes keyboard cable)
698781-251Keyboard without backlight for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
in Russia (includes keyboard cable)
698781-281Keyboard without backlight for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
in Thailand (includes keyboard cable)
38Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Spare part numberDescription
698781-291Keyboard without backlight for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
in Japan (includes keyboard cable)
698781-AB1Keyboard without backlight for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
in Taiwan (includes keyboard cable)
698781-AD1Keyboard without backlight for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
in South Korea (includes keyboard cable)
698781-B31Keyboard without backlight for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
in the Netherlands (includes keyboard cable)
698781-BA1Keyboard without backlight for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor
in Slovenia (includes keyboard cable)
698781-DB1Keyboard without backlight for use on all computer models in Canada (includes keyboard cable)
698782-001Keyboard with backlight in midnight black finish for use on all computer models in the United States
(includes keyboard cable and keyboard backlight cable)
698782-131Keyboard with backlight in midnight black for use only on computer models equipped with an
Intel processor in Portugal (includes keyboard cable and keyboard backlight cable)
698782-141Keyboard with backlight in midnight black for use only on computer models equipped with an
Intel processor in Turkey (includes keyboard cable and keyboard backlight cable)
698782-171Keyboard with backlight in midnight black for use only on computer models equipped with an
Intel processor in Saudi Arabia (includes keyboard cable and keyboard backlight cable)
698782-A41Keyboard with backlight in midnight black for use only on computer models equipped with an
Intel processor in Belgium (includes keyboard cable and keyboard backlight cable)
698782-B31Keyboard with backlight in midnight black for use only on computer models equipped with an
Intel processor in the Netherlands (includes keyboard cable and keyboard backlight cable)
698782-BG1Keyboard with backlight in midnight black for use only on computer models equipped with an
Intel processor in Switzerland (includes keyboard cable and keyboard backlight cable)
698782-DH1Keyboard with backlight in midnight black for use only on computer models equipped with an
Intel processor in Denmark, Finland, and Norway (includes keyboard cable and keyboard
backlight cable)
698782-FL1Keyboard with backlight in midnight black for use only on computer models equipped with an
Intel processor in the Czech Republic and Slovakia (includes keyboard cable and keyboard
backlight cable)
698783-001Keyboard with backlight in midnight black and natural silver finish for use only on computer models
equipped with an Intel processor in the United States (includes keyboard cable and keyboard
backlight cable)
698783-DB1Keyboard with backlight in midnight black and natural silver finish for use only on computer models
equipped with an Intel processor in Canada (includes keyboard cable and keyboard
backlight cable)
699330-001180-GB solid-state drive for use on all computer models
699337-00117.3-in, LED, HD, BrightView display assembly in natural silver finish for use only on computer
models equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with UMA memory (includes
display panel cable, 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables, and webcamera/microphone
module and cable)
Sequential part number listing
39
Spare part numberDescription
699338-00117.3-in, LED, FHD, AntiGlare display assembly in natural silver finish for use only on computer
models equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with UMA memory (includes
display panel cable, 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables, and webcamera/microphone
module and cable)
701658-001Intel Quad Core i7-3632QM 2.20-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.20-GHz; 1600-MHz FSB, 6.0-
MB L3 cache, 35 W; includes replacement thermal material)
702081-001Intel Quad Core i7-3630QM 2.40-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.40-GHz; 1600-MHz FSB, 6.0-
MB L3 cache, 45 W; includes replacement thermal material)
702840-001Intel Quad Core i7-3740QM 2.70-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.70-GHz; 1600-MHz FSB, 6.0-
MB L3 cache, 45 W; includes replacement thermal material)
703266-001Intel Quad Core i7-3840QM 2.80-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.80-GHz; 1600-MHz FSB, 8.0-
MB L3 cache, 45 W; includes replacement thermal material)
707999-001Base enclosure for use on computer models in all countries and regions except Japan
707999-291Base enclosure for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Japan
708009-001Top cover in midnight black finish (includes TouchPad)
708012-001Top cover in natural silver finish (includes TouchPad)
711507-501System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel 35-W processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 635M graphics subsystem with 1-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Standard operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
711507-601System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel 35-W processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 635M graphics subsystem with 1-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
711508-501System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel 45-W processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 635M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Standard operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
711508-601System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel 45-W processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 635M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
711509-501System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel 35-W processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 635M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Standard operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
711509-601System board for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel 35-W processor, the
NVIDIAR GeForceR 635M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system (includes replacement thermal material)
711903-001Intel Dual Core i5-3230M 2.60-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.20-GHz; 1600-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB
L3 cache, 35 W; includes replacement thermal material)
You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures:
●
Flat-bladed screwdriver
●
Magnetic screwdriver
●
Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers
Service considerations
The following sections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during
disassembly and assembly procedures.
NOTE:As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place the subassembly (and all
accompanying screws) away from the work area to prevent damage.
Plastic parts
CAUTION:Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts. Use
care when handling the plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in
the maintenance instructions.
Preliminary replacement requirements
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Cables and connectors
CAUTION:When servicing the computer, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations
during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.
Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to unseat
or seat the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In
all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing cables. Be sure that cables are routed in such a way that
they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Handle flex cables with
extreme care; these cables tear easily.
Drive handling
CAUTION:Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to
the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:
Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether
the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through
the operating system.
Before handling a drive, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive,
avoid touching the connector.
Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, be sure that a diskette or disc is not in the drive
and be sure that the optical drive tray is closed.
Handle drives on surfaces covered with at least one inch of shock-proof foam.
Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.
After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in a static-proof bag.
Avoid exposing an internal hard drive to products that have magnetic fields, such as monitors
or speakers.
Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective
packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”
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Grounding guidelines
Electrostatic discharge damage
Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure
determine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some
protection, but in many cases, ESD contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt
silicon junctions.
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or
microcircuitry. Even if the spark is neither felt nor heard, damage may have occurred.
An electronic device exposed to ESD may not be affected at all and can work perfectly throughout a
normal cycle. Or the device may function normally for a while, then degrade in the internal layers,
reducing its life expectancy.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internal
components, observe these precautions:
Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are ready to install them.
Before touching an electronic component, discharge static electricity by using the guidelines described
in this section.
Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible.
If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.
The following table shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage levels generated by
different activities.
CAUTION:A product can be degraded by as little as 700 V.
Typical electrostatic voltage levels
Relative humidity
Event10%40%55%
Walking across carpet35,000 V15,000 V7,500 V
Walking across vinyl floor12,000 V5,000 V3,000 V
Motions of bench worker6,000 V800 V400 V
Removing DIPS from plastic tube2,000 V700 V400 V
Removing DIPS from vinyl tray11,500 V4,000 V2,000 V
Removing DIPS from Styrofoam14,500 V5,000 V3,500 V
Removing bubble pack from PCB26,500 V20,000 V7,000 V
Packing PCBs in foam-lined box21,000 V11,000 V5,000 V
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Packaging and transporting guidelines
Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment:
●
To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe tubes, bags, or boxes.
●
Protect ESD-sensitive parts and assemblies with conductive or approved containers or packaging.
●
Keep ESD-sensitive parts in their containers until the parts arrive at static-free workstations.
●
Place items on a grounded surface before removing items from their containers.
●
Always be properly grounded when touching a component or assembly.
●
Store reusable ESD-sensitive parts from assemblies in protective packaging or
nonconductive foam.
●
Use transporters and conveyors made of antistatic belts and roller bushings. Be sure that
mechanized equipment used for moving materials is wired to ground and that proper materials
are selected to avoid static charging. When grounding is not possible, use an ionizer to dissipate
electric charges.
Workstation guidelines
Follow these grounding workstation guidelines:
●
Cover the workstation with approved static-shielding material.
●
Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work surface and use properly grounded tools
and equipment.
●
Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums.
●
When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use fixtures made only of staticsafe materials.
●
Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids
and Styrofoam.
●
Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle
these items only at static-free workstations.
●
Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
●
Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment.
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Equipment guidelines
Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation.
●
When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. Wrist straps are flexible straps
with a minimum of one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground,
wear a strap snugly against the skin at all times. On grounded mats with banana-plug connectors,
use alligator clips to connect a wrist strap.
●
When standing, use foot straps and a grounded floor mat. Foot straps (heel, toe, or boot straps)
can be used at standing workstations and are compatible with most types of shoes or boots. On
conductive floors or dissipative floor mats, use foot straps on both feet with a minimum of one
megohm resistance between the operator and ground. To be effective, the conductive must be
worn in contact with the skin.
The following grounding equipment is recommended to prevent electrostatic damage:
●
Antistatic tape
●
Antistatic smocks, aprons, and sleeve protectors
●
Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids
●
Nonconductive foam
●
Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of one megohm resistance
●
Static-dissipative tables or floor mats with hard ties to the ground
●
Field service kits
●
Static awareness labels
●
Material-handling packages
●
Nonconductive plastic bags, tubes, or boxes
●
Metal tote boxes
●
Electrostatic voltage levels and protective materials
The following table lists the shielding protection provided by antistatic bags and floor mats.
MaterialUseVoltage protection level
Antistatic plasticsBags1,500 V
Carbon-loaded plasticFloor mats7,500 V
Metallized laminateFloor mats5,000 V
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Component replacement procedures
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
There are as many as 76 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing
the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.
Service tag
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number
provided on the service tag. It is necessary to remove the battery to obtain these numbers. See
on page 47 for battery removal instructions.
Battery
ItemDescriptionFunction
(1)Product nameThis is the product name affixed to the front of
(2)Serial number (s/n)This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to
(3)Part number/Product number (p/n)This number provides specific information about the
(4)Warranty periodThis number describes the duration of the warranty
(5)Model descriptionThis is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate
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the computer.
each product.
product's hardware components. The part number
helps a service technician to determine what
components and parts are needed.
period for the computer.
documents, drivers, and support for the computer.
Battery
DescriptionSpare part number
9-cell, 100-Wh, 3.0-Ah, Li-ion battery672412-001
6-cell, 62-Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery671731-001
Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
Remove the battery:
1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2.
Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
3.Pivot the front edge of the battery (2) up and back.
4.Remove the battery (3) from the computer.
To insert the battery:
1.Align the tabs on the rear edge of the battery with the notches on the rear edge of the battery bay.
2.Pivot the front edge of the battery down into the battery bay until it is seated. (The battery release
latch will automatically lock into place.)
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Hard drive
NOTE:The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive connector cable, hard drive
bracket, or screws. These components are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number
681976-001.
DescriptionSpare part number
For use on all computer models:
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm676521-001
750-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm633252-001
750-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm634250-001
640-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm669300-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm634925-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm669299-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm641672-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm622643-001
750-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor:684506-001
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 47).
Remove the hard drive:
1.Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the service cover.
2.Slide the service cover (2) toward the front of the computer.
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3.
Remove the service cover (3). The service cover is available using spare part number
682088-001.
4.Disconnect the primary hard drive connector cable (1) from the system board.
5.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.5 screws (2) that secure the primary hard drive to the computer.
6.Use the tab to slide the primary hard drive (3) to the left, and then remove the primary hard drive.
NOTE:The following image shows the removal of the primary hard drive.
7.
Disconnect the secondary hard drive connector cable (1) from the system board.
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8.
Release the secondary hard drive connector cable from the clips (2) and routing channel built into
the base enclosure.
9.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×8.5 screws (3) that secure the secondary hard drive to
the computer.
10. Use the tab to slide the secondary hard drive (4) to the left, and then remove the secondary
hard drive.
NOTE:The following image shows the removal of the secondary hard drive.
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11.
If it is necessary to replace the hard drive screws (1), hard drive bracket (2), or hard drive
connector cable (3), remove and replace the components. The hard drive screws, hard drive
bracket, primary hard drive connector cable, and secondary hard drive connector cable are
available in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 681976-001.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.
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RTC battery
DescriptionSpare part number
RTC battery (includes cable and double-sided tape)682091-001
Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 47).
5.Remove the service cover (see
Hard drive on page 48).
Remove the RTC battery:
1.Disconnect the RTC battery cable (1) from the system board.
2.Release the RTC battery (2) from the cavity in the base enclosure.
NOTE:The RTC battery is attached to the base enclosure with double-sided tape. Firm pressure
may be required to release the RTC battery from the base enclosure.
3.Remove the RTC battery.
Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery.
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Optical drive
NOTE:The optical drive spare part kit includes a bezel and bracket.
DescriptionSpare part number
Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Drive681983-001
Blu-ray Disc R/RW with SuperMulti Drive681984-001
DVD±RW Double-Layer with SuperMulti Drive681982-001
Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
5.Remove the service cover (see
Battery on page 47).
Hard drive on page 48).
Remove the optical drive:
1.Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
2.Use a flat-blade screw drive or similar tool to press on the optical drive bracket tab (2) to release
the optical drive.
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3.
Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer.
4.If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bezel, use a thin tool or an unbent paper clip (1) to
release the optical drive tray.
5.Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to press on the optical drive bezel tab (2) to release
the optical drive bezel.
6.Release the left side of the optical drive bezel (3).
7.Remove the optical drive bezel (4).
8.If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the rear panel
toward you.
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9.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.6 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to
the optical drive.
10. Remove the optical drive bracket (2).
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive.
Ralink RT3290LE 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter690020-001
Atheros AR9565 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter for use only on
computer models equipped with an Intel processor
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 WLAN module for use only on computer models equipped with
an Intel processor in Japan
691415-001
690019-001
670290-001
CAUTION:To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless
module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices
in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove
the module to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support.
Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
5.
Remove the service cover (see
Battery on page 47).
Hard drive on page 48).
Remove the WLAN module:
1.Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the terminals on the WLAN module.
NOTE:The #1 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Main” terminal.
The #2 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Aux” terminal.
2.Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (2) that secures the WLAN module to the system board.
(The WLAN module tilts up.)
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3.
Remove the WLAN module (3) by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.
NOTE:If the WLAN antennas are not connected to the terminals on the WLAN module, the protective
sleeves should be installed on the antenna connectors, as shown in the following illustration.
Reverse this procedure to install the WLAN module.
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Keyboard
DescriptionSpare part number
Keyboard with backlight (includes backlight cable and keyboard cable):
In midnight black finish:
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Belgium698782-A41
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in the Czech Republic
and Slovakia
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Denmark, Finland,
and Norway
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in the Netherlands698782-B31
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Portugal698782-131
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Saudi Arabia698782-171
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Switzerland698782-BG1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Turkey698782-141
For use on all computer models in the United States698782-001
In natural silver finish:
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Canada698783-DB1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in the United States698782-001
Keyboard without backlight in midnight black finish:
For use on all computer models in Canada681980-DB1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in France681980-051
698782-FL1
698782-DH1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Germany681980-041
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Italy681980-061
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Japan681980-291
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in the Netherlands681980-B31
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Russia681980-251
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Slovenia681980-BA1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in South Korea681980-AD1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Spain681980-071
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Taiwan681980-AB1
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Thailand681980-281
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor in the United Kingdom681980-031
For use on all computer models in the United States681980-001
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Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
5.
Remove the service cover (see
Battery on page 47).
Hard drive on page 48).
Remove the keyboard:
1.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×8.5 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.
2.Rest the computer on its left side.
3.
Open the computer.
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4.
Press on the back of the keyboard through the opening in the optical drive bay until the keyboard
disengages from the computer.
5.
Turn the computer right-side up with the front toward you.
6.Lift the rear edge of the keyboard (1), and then swing the keyboard (2) up and forward until it
rests upside down on the palm rest.
7.Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the keyboard backlight cable is
connected, and then disconnect the cable (2) from the system board.
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8.
Release the ZIF connector (3) to which the keyboard cable is connected, and then disconnect
the cable (4) from the system board.
9.Remove the keyboard (5).
Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard.
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Top cover
DescriptionSpare part number
In midnight black finish708009-001
In natural silver finisih708012-001
Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see
b.
Optical drive (see
c.Keyboard (see
Hard drive on page 48)
Optical drive on page 53)
Keyboard on page 59)
NOTE:When replacing the top cover, be sure to remove the following components from the defective
top cover and install them on the replacement top cover:
●
Front speakers (see
●
Power button board and cable (see
●
Fingerprint reader board (see
●
TouchPad button board (see
Front speakers on page 67)
Power button board on page 68)
Fingerprint reader board on page 69)
TouchPad button board on page 70)
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Remove the top cover:
1.Remove the twelve Phillips PM2.5×8.5 screws that secure the top cover to the computer.
2.
Remove the following screws that secure the top cover to the computer:
(1) Two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws in the optical drive bay
(2) Three Phillips PM2.0×2.5 screws in the battery bay
(3) Two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws in the hard drive bay
3.Turn the computer right side up, with the front toward you.
4.Open the computer.
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5.
Release the corresponding ZIF connectors, and then disconnect the following cables from
the system board:
(1) Power button board cable
(2) TouchPad button board cable
(3) Fingerprint reader board cable
(4) Front speaker cable
6.Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw that secures the top cover to the computer.
7.Lift the rear edge of the top cover (1) until the left and right sides have disengaged from
the base enclosure.
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8.
Remove the top cover (2).
CAUTION:Be careful not to damage the thin section of the base enclosure (3) around
the optical drive bay when removing the top cover.
Reverse this procedure to install the top cover.
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Front speakers
DescriptionSpare part number
Front speakers (include speaker cables)681995-001
Before removing the front speakers, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see
b.Optical drive (see
c.Keyboard (see
d.Top cover (see
Hard drive on page 48)
Optical drive on page 53)
Keyboard on page 59)
Top cover on page 63)
Remove the front speakers:
1.Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you.
2.Release the front speaker cables (1) from the clips and routing channel built into the top cover.
3.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) that secure the front speakers to the top cover.
4.
Remove the front speakers (3).
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Reverse this procedure to install the front speakers.
Power button board
DescriptionSpare part number
Power button board (includes cable)681985-001
Before removing the power button board, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
a.Hard drive (see
b.Optical drive (see
c.Keyboard (see
d.Top cover (see
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
Hard drive on page 48)
Optical drive on page 53)
Keyboard on page 59)
Top cover on page 63)
Remove the power button board:
1.Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you.
2.Detach the power button board cable (1) from the top cover. (The power button board cable is
attached to the top cover double-sided tape.)
3.Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw (2) that secures the power button board to the top cover.
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4.
Remove the power button board (3) and cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the power button board.
Fingerprint reader board
DescriptionSpare part number
Fingerprint reader board (includes cable and bracket)681975-001
Before removing the fingerprint reader board, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
a.Hard drive (see
b.Optical drive (see
c.Keyboard (see
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
Hard drive on page 48)
Optical drive on page 53)
Keyboard on page 59)
d.Top cover (see
Top cover on page 63)
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Remove the fingerprint reader board:
1.Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you.
2.
Detach the fingerprint reader board cable from the top cover. (The fingerprint reader board cable
is attached to the top cover with double-sided tape.)
3.Remove the Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw (2) that secures the fingerprint reader board bracket to
the top cover.
4.Slide the fingerprint reader board bracket (3) up and away from the top cover.
5.Remove the fingerprint reader board (4) and cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the fingerprint reader board.
TouchPad button board
DescriptionSpare part number
TouchPad button board (includes cable and bracket)681987-001
Before removing the TouchPad button board, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
a.Hard drive (see
b.
Optical drive (see
Hard drive on page 48)
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
Optical drive on page 53)
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c.
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 59)
d.Top cover (see
Remove the TouchPad button board:
1.Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you.
2.Release the TouchPad button board ZIF connector (1) to which the TouchPad button board cable
is connected, and then disconnect the cable (2) from the TouchPad button board.
3.
Release the TouchPad board ZIF connector (3) to which the TouchPad button board cable is
connected, and then disconnect the cable (4) from the TouchPad board.
4.Release the two pieces of grounding tape (5) that attach the TouchPad button board to
the TouchPad.
5.Remove the TouchPad button board cable (6).
Top cover on page 63)
6.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the TouchPad button board bracket to
the top cover.
7.Lift the rear edge of the TouchPad button board bracket (2) until it rests at an angle.
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8.
Slide the TouchPad button board bracket (3) up and away from the top cover until the tabs (4) on
the front edge of the bracket disengage from the slots (5) on the top cover.
Reverse this procedure to install the TouchPad button board.
Solid-state drive
DescriptionSpare part number
180-GB solid-state drive for use on all computer models699330-001
160-GB solid-state drive for use on all computer models681997-001
32-GB mSATA solid-state drive for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor682099-001
Before removing the solid-state drive, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
a.Hard drive (see
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
Hard drive on page 48)
b.Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 53)
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c.
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 59)
d.Top cover (see
Top cover on page 63)
Remove the solid-state drive:
1.Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (1) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
(The solid-state drive tilts up.)
2.Remove the solid-state drive by pulling the drive away from the slot at an angle (2).
NOTE:The solid-state drive is designed with a notch to prevent incorrect installation into
the solid-state drive slot.
Reverse this procedure to install the solid-state drive.
USB board
DescriptionSpare part number
USB board (includes cable)681986-001
Before removing the USB board, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
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3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
a.
Hard drive (see
b.Optical drive (see
c.Keyboard (see
d.Top cover (see
Remove the USB board:
1.Disconnect the USB board cable (1) from the system board.
2.Detach the USB board cable (2) from the system board and base enclosure. (The USB
board cable is attached to the system board and the base enclosure with double-sided tape.)
3.Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (3) that secures the USB board to the base enclosure.
4.Remove the USB board (4).
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
Hard drive on page 48)
Optical drive on page 53)
Keyboard on page 59)
Top cover on page 63)
Reverse this procedure to install the USB board.
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Power connector cable
DescriptionSpare part number
For use only on computer models equipped with an AMD processor681973-001
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor681974-001
Before removing the power connector cable, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see
b.
Optical drive (see
c.Keyboard (see
d.Top cover (see
Hard drive on page 48)
Optical drive on page 53)
Keyboard on page 59)
Top cover on page 63)
Remove the power connector cable:
1.Disconnect the power connector cable (1) from the system board.
2.Release the power connector cable from the clips (2) and routing channel built into
the base enclosure.
3.Release the tape that secures the power connector (3) to the base enclosure.
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4.
Release the power connector (4) from the clip built into the base enclosure.
Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.
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System board
NOTE:The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
DescriptionSpare part number
For use only on computer models equipped with an AMD processor682220-501
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, the NVIDIAR
GeForceR 650M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, the NVIDIAR
GeForceR 650M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard
operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel 45-W processor, the NVIDIAR GeForceR
635M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Professional
operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel 45-W processor, the NVIDIAR GeForceR
635M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard
operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel 35-W processor, the NVIDIAR GeForceR
635M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Professional
operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel 35-W processor, the NVIDIAR GeForceR
635M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard
operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel 35-W processor, the NVIDIAR GeForceR
635M graphics subsystem with 1-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Professional
operating system
682040-601
682040-501
711508-601
711508-501
711509-601
711509-501
711507-601
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel 35-W processor, the NVIDIAR GeForceR
635M graphics subsystem with 1-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard
operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, the NVIDIAR
GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, the NVIDIAR
GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard
operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel dual core processor, the NVIDIAR
GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel dual core processor, the NVIDIAR
GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 2-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard
operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, the NVIDIAR
GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 1-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system
711507-501
682016-601
682016-501
682037-601
682037-501
681999-601
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DescriptionSpare part number
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, the NVIDIAR
GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 1-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard
operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel dual core processor, the NVIDIAR
GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 1-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8
Professional operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel dual core processor, the NVIDIAR
GeForceR 630M graphics subsystem with 1-GB of discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard
operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, a graphics
subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel quad core processor, a graphics
subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel dual core processor, a graphics
subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel dual core processor, a graphics
subsystem with UMA memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system
Thermal Pad Kit for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor (not
illustrated, includes replacement thermal pads)
NOTE: Computer models equipped with an AMD processor use only thermal paste and do not
require replacement thermal pads.
681999-501
682000-601
682000-501
682042-601
682042-501
682043-601
682043-501
682100-001
Before removing the system board, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
a.Hard drive (see
b.Optical drive (see
c.
Keyboard (see
d.Top cover (see
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
Optical drive on page 53)
Optical drive on page 53)
Keyboard on page 59)
Top cover on page 63)
When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from
the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board:
●
Memory module (see
●
WLAN module (see
●
Solid-state drive (see
Memory module on page 55)
WLAN module on page 57
Solid-state drive on page 72)
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●
Fan/heat sink assembly (see
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 81)
●
Processor (see
Remove the system board:
1.Close the computer.
2.Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
3.Disconnect the RTC battery cable (1) from the system board.
4.Disconnect the subwoofer cable (2) from the system board.
Processor on page 85)
5.Turn the computer right side up, with the front toward you.
6.Open the computer.
7.Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
(1) Card Reader board cable
(2) Display speaker cable
(3) Front speaker passthrough cable
(4) Optical drive connector cable
(5) Display panel cable
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8.
Detach the display panel cable (5) from the heat sink. (The display panel cable is attached to
the heat sink with double-sided tape.)
9.Disconnect the USB board cable (1) from the system board.
10. Disconnect the power connector cable (2) from the system board.
11. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (1) that secure the system board to
the base enclosure.
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12.
Lift the right side of the system board (2) until it rests at an angle.
13.
Remove the system board (3) by sliding it up and to the right at angle.
Reverse this procedure to install the system board.
Fan/heat sink assembly
NOTE:The fan/heat sink assembly spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
DescriptionSpare part number
For use only on computer models equipped with an AMD processor682178-001
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with
discrete memory
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with
UMA memory
682061-001
682060-001
NOTE:To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least 7.6 cm (3 in) of clearance on the left side of
the computer. The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature
sensor and is designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These
conditions are affected by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power
management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements.
Exhaust air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer.
Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
a.
Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 48)
b.Optical drive (see
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
Optical drive on page 53)
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c.
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 59)
d.Top cover (see
e.
System board (see
Top cover on page 63)
System board on page 77)
Remove the fan/heat sink assembly:
1.Turn the system board upside down, with the front toward you.
NOTE:Steps 2 and 3 apply to computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with
discrete memory. See steps 4 and 5 for fan/heat sink assembly removal information for computer
models equipped with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory.
2.Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.
3.Following the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 sequence stamped into the fan/heat sink assembly, loosen
the seven captive Philllips screws (2) and (3) that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to
the system board, and then remove the fan/heat sink assembly (4).
NOTE:Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the fan/heat sink
assembly and the system board components, it may be necessary to move the fan/heat sink
assembly from side to side to detach it.
NOTE:The following illustration shows the fan/heat sink assembly removal process for a
computer model equipped with an AMD processor. The process for removing the fan/heat sink
assembly on a computer model equipped with an Intel processor is identical.
NOTE:Steps 4 and 5 apply to computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with
UMA memory. See steps 2 and 3 for fan/heat sink assembly removal information for computer
models equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory.
4.Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.
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5.
Following the 1, 2, 3, 4 sequence stamped into the fan/heat sink assembly, loosen the four
captive Philllips screws (2) that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board, and then
remove the fan/heat sink assembly (3).
NOTE:Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the fan/heat sink
assembly and system board components, it may be necessary to move the fan/heat sink assembly
from side to side to detach it.
NOTE:The following illustration shows the fan/heat sink assembly removal process for a
computer model equipped with an AMD processor. The process for removing the fan/heat sink
assembly on a computer model equipped with an Intel processor is identical.
NOTE:The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the heat sink
and the system board components each time the heat sink is removed. Replacement thermal material is
included with the fan/heat sink assembly, processor, and system board spare part kits. Replacement
thermal material is also available in the Thermal Material Kit, spare part numbers 685348-001 (for use
on computer models equipped with an AMD processor) and 682100-001 (for use on computer models
equipped with an Intel processor).
NOTE:The following illustration shows the replacement thermal material locations on a computer
model equipped with an AMD processor and a graphics subsystem with discrete memory.
●
Thermal paste is used on the processor (1) and the heat sink section (2) that services it
●
Thermal paste is used on the graphics subsystem chip (3) and the heat sink section (4) that
services it
●
Thermal pads are used on the system board components (5) and the heat sink sections (6) that
service them
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NOTE:The following illustration shows the replacement thermal material locations on a computer
model equipped with an AMD processor and a graphics subsystem with UMA memory. Thermal paste
is used on the processor (1) and the heat sink section (2) that services it.
NOTE:The following illustration shows the replacement thermal material locations on a computer
model equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with discrete memory.
●
Thermal paste is used on the processor (1) and the heat sink section (2) that services it
●
Thermal paste is used on the graphics subsystem chip (3) and the heat sink section (4) that
services it
●
Thermal pads are used on the system board components (5) and the heat sink sections (6) that
service them
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NOTE:The following illustration shows the replacement thermal material locations on a computer
model equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with UMA memory. Thermal paste is
used on the processor (1) and the heat sink section (2) that services it.
Reverse this procedure to install the fan/heat sink assembly.
Processor
NOTE:The processor spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
Before removing the processor, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see
b.
Optical drive (see
Hard drive on page 48)
Optical drive on page 53)
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c.
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 59)
d.Top cover (see
e.
System board (see
f.Fan/heat sink assembly (see
Remove the processor:
1.Turn the system board upside down, with the front toward you.
2.Use a flat-bladed screw driver (1) to turn the processor locking screw one-half turn
counterclockwise (2), until you hear a click.
3.
Lift the processor (3) straight up, and remove it.
NOTE:The gold triangle (4) on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon embossed
on the processor socket when you install the processor.
Top cover on page 63)
System board on page 77)
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 81)
Reverse this procedure to install the processor.
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Card Reader board
DescriptionSpare part number
Card Reader board (includes cable)681988-001
Before removing the Card Reader board, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see
b.Optical drive (see
c.Keyboard (see
d.Top cover (see
e.System board (see
Hard drive on page 48)
Optical drive on page 53)
Keyboard on page 59)
Top cover on page 63)
System board on page 77)
Remove the Card Reader board:
1.Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (1) that secures the Card Reader board to
the system board.
2.Remove the Card Reader board (2).
Reverse this procedure to install the Card Reader board.
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Subwoofer
DescriptionSpare part number
Subwoofer (includes subwoofer cable, front speaker passthrough cable, and 2 rubber isolators)681996-001
Before removing the subwoofer, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see
b.Optical drive (see
c.Keyboard (see
d.Top cover (see
e.System board (see
Hard drive on page 48)
Optical drive on page 53)
Keyboard on page 59)
Top cover on page 63)
System board on page 77)
Remove the subwoofer:
1.Release the subwoofer cables (1) from the clips (2) and routing channel built into
the base enclosure.
2.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×10.0 screws (1) that secure the subwoofer to the base enclosure.
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3.
Remove the subwoofer (2).
NOTE:The subwoofer includes four rubber isolators (3). These isolators are crucial to
the performance of the subwoofer.
Reverse this procedure to install the subwoofer.
Optical drive connector cable
NOTE:The optical drive connector cable is included in the optical drive spare part kit. See
Optical drive on page 53 for optical drive spare part number information.
Before removing the optical drive connector cable, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see
a.Hard drive (see
b.Optical drive (see
c.Keyboard (see
d.Top cover (see
e.System board (see
Battery on page 47), and then remove the following components:
Hard drive on page 48)
Optical drive on page 53)
Keyboard on page 59)
Top cover on page 63)
System board on page 77)
f.
Subwoofer (see
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Subwoofer on page 89)
Remove the optical drive connector cable:
1.Release the optical drive connector cable (1) from the clips and routing channel built into
the base enclosure.
2.Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (2) that secure the optical drive connector cable to
the base enclosure.
3.Remove the optical drive connector (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the optical drive connector cable.
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Display assembly
NOTE:The display assembly spare part kit includes display panel cable, 2 WLAN antenna
transceivers and cables, and webcamera/microphone module and cable.
DescriptionSpare part number
For use on all computer models:
FHD, AntiGlare display assembly for use only on computer models equipped with a graphics
subsystem with UMA memory
HD, BrightView display assembly for use only on computer models equipped with a graphics
subsystem with UMA memory
For use only with computer models equipped with an Intel processor:
FHD, AntiGlare display assembly in midnight black finish for use only on computer models
equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory
HD, BrightView display assembly in midnight black finish for use only on computer models
equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory
FHD, AntiGlare display assembly in natural silver finish for use only on computer models equipped
with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory
HD, BrightView display assembly in natural silver finish for use only on computer models equipped
with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory
698778-001
698777-001
698780-001
698779-001
699338-001
699337-001
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
5.Remove the hard drive (see
6.Remove the optical drive (see
Battery on page 47).
Hard drive on page 48).
Optical drive on page 53).
7.Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the WLAN module (see
8.Remove the keyboard (see
9.Remove the top cover (see
Keyboard on page 59).
Top cover on page 63).
Remove the display assembly:
1.
Disconnect the display panel cable (1) from the system board.
2.
Release the display panel cable (2) from the heat sink. (The display panel cable is attached to
the heat sink with double-sided tape.)
3.Disconnect the display speakers cable (3) from the system board.
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WLAN module on page 57).
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