Remove the system board:
1. Remove the power connector (1) from the clip built into the base enclosure.
2. Remove the power connector cable (2) from the routing channel and clips built into the base enclosure.
3. Remove the black Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (3) that secures the system board to the base enclosure.
4. Disconnect the USB board cable (4) from the system board.
5. Flex the front edge of the base enclosure (1) outward to provide clearance for the audio connectors (2).
6. Use the optical drive connector (3) to lift the right side of the system board (4) until it rests at an angle.
7. Remove the system board (5) by pulling it away from the base enclosure at an angle.
Reverse the preceding procedure to install the system board.
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