USB board
Description Spare part number
USB board 595205-001
Before removing the USB board:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on
the computer, 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 following components:
a. Battery (seeBattery on page 36).
b. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 37)
c. WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 42).
d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 46)
e. Top cover (see Top cover on page 49)
Remove the USB board:
1. Position the computer upright with the right side toward you.
2. Disconnect the USB board cable (1) from the system board.
3. Remove the Phillips 2.5 x 3.0 screw (2) that secures the USB board to the base enclosure.
4. Lift the USB board (3) straight up to remove it from the computer. The USB cable is available in
the Cable Kit, spare part number 595201-001
56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures