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Replacing the Input/Output Board
1.Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6.
2.Place the input/output board in the computer base.
3.Replace the earthing cable and the three screws that secure the input/output board to the system board.
4.Route and connect the speaker cable, right speaker light cable, and audio cable to the respective system board connectors.
5.Slide the ExpressCard cable into the connector and pull down the connector latches at both ends of the ExpressCard cable to secure the cable to the connectors.
6.Replace the magnesium cover (see “Replacing the Magnesium Cover” on page 52).
7.Replace the left and right brackets (see “Replacing the Brackets” on page 47).
8.Replace the palm rest (see “Replacing the Palm Rest” on page 44).
9.Replace the keyboard (see “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 39).
10.Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Cover” on page 35).
11.Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compartment Door” on page 14).
12.Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 11).
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD
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