Removing the Input/Output (I/O) Board
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the:
a)SD card
b)battery
c)base cover
d)keyboard trim
e)keyboard
f)optical drive
g)primary and secondary hard drive
h)palmrest
3.Perform the following steps to remove the I/O board:
a)Disconnect the ExpressCard module connector from the I/O board.
b)Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer.
c)Lift the right edge of the I/O board upwards to disengage the connector and remove it from computer.
Installing the I/O Board
1.Connect the I/O board connector and slide the I/O board into its slot in the computer.
2.Tighten the screw to secure the I/O board to the computer.
3.Connect the ExpressCard module connector to the I/O board.
4.Install the:
a)palmrest
b)primary and secondary hard drive
c)optical drive
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