Before removing the system board, follow these steps:
1.Shut down the computer.
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 35).
5.Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39).
6.Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 43).
7.Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 47).
8.Remove the USB board (see USB board/audio jack on page 50).
9.Remove the WLAN (see WLAN module on page 51).
After removing 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 Memory module on page 59)
●RTC battery (see RTC battery on page 62)
●Heat sink (see Heat sink on page 66)
●PCH heat sink (see PCH heat sink on page 65)
●mSATA
NOTE: The heat sink on your system board may appear different from the heat sink shown.
1.Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
●Display panel cable (1)
●Speaker cable (2)
●Fan power connector (3)
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