System board
NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
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Intel GM45, HDMI system board | |
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Intel GL40 system board | |
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Intel GL40 HDMI system board | |
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Intel PM45, HDMI system board | |
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Before removing the system 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 47).
5.Remove the following components:
a.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 53)
b.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 56)
c.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 60)
d.Keyboard cover (see Keyboard cover on page 63)
e.Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 66)
f.Top cover (see Top cover on page 72)
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:
●WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 48)
●Memory modules (see Memory module on page 54)
●RTC battery (see RTC battery on page 59)
●Modem module (see Modem module on page 58)
76 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
