11. Remove mainboard by pulling away from left side (C) of lower cover.

Mainboard Installation

1.Install mainboard by sliding left side at a slight angle into slots on left side (C) of lower cover. Refer to Figure 3-36.

NOTE: NOTE:

Connectors on left side of mainboard (i.e. USB 3.0, HDMI, etc.) are set in lower cover slots. Do not force mainboard when trying to install it.

2.Lower right side (B) of mainboard until edge is flush with lower cover.

3.Install and secure two (2) screws (A) (M2.5*6.0-I) to lower cover.

4.Flip lower cover over as shown in Figure 3-35.

5.Connect cable to mainboard connector (A).

6.Flip lower cover over as shown in Figure 3-34.

7.Connect USB module FFC to mainboard connector (D).

8.Connect LAN module FFC to mainboard connector (C).

9.Connect speaker cable to mainboard connector (B).

10.Connect DC-in cable to mainboard connector (A).

11.Install upper cover.

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