54 Removing and Replacing Parts
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Removing the System Board Assembly Screws
Removing the System Board
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by periodically touching an unpainted metal on the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing
the following procedure.
1Remove the hard drive.
2Remove the keyboard assembly.
3Remove the display assembly.
4Remove the palmrest assembly.
5Remove the thermal cooling assembly.
6Remove the microprocessor.
7Verify that all PC Cards or plastic blanks are removed from the PC
Card slot.
M2.5 x 5-mm
screws (9)
fan guard