HP 13-a081nr x360 manual a. Battery see Battery on page b. WLAN module see WLAN module on page

Before removing the system board, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the keyboard/top cover (see Keyboard/top cover on page 34), and then remove the following components:

a.Battery (see Battery on page 38)

b.WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 41)

c.Fan (see Fan on page 44)

d.Audio/USB board (see Audio/USB board on page 43)

When replacing the system board, be sure that the heat sink (see Heat sink on page 59) and the memory modules (see Memory module on page 61) are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board.

Remove the system board:

1.Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the power button board cable is attached, and then disconnect the power button board cable from the system board.

2.Release the ZIF connector (2) to which the hard drive cable is attached, and then disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board.

3.Disconnect the power connector cable (3) from the system board.

System board 57