Adding and Replacing Parts 213
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the
back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page156) before working inside the
computer.
The system board’s BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible
on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for
the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the
Service Tag to the replacement system board.
1
Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on
page156.
2
Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Hard Drive" on page159).
3
Remove the optical drive (see "Optical Drive" on page158).
4
Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)"
on page161).
5
Remove the modem (see "Removing the Modem" on page165).
6
Remove the mini-card (see "Mini Card" on page167).
7
Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 173).
8
Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page174).
9
Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page176).
10
Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page193).
NOTE: It is not required but is highly recommended that you remove the system
fan(s) (see "System Fan(s)" on page206) to allow easier access to the system board.
11
Disconnect the ExpressCard connector from the connector on the system
board.
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