Digital media board

Description	Spare part number

Digital media board	462402-001

Before removing the digital media board, follow these steps:

1. 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.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 34).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 37)

b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 44)

c. Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 46)

d. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 50)

e. Top cover (see Top cover on page 55)

f. Fan (see Fan on page 58)

g. System board (see System board on page 60)

Remove the microphone:

1. Turn the system board upside down, with the audio connectors toward you.

2. Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the digital media board to the system board.

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