Hard drive extension board (4540s models only)

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Hard drive extension board

683487-001

 

 

Before removing the hard drive extension 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 battery (see Battery on page 55).

5.Remove the following components:

a.Bottom door (see Bottom door on page 58).

b.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 62)

c.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 60)

d.WLAN/Bluetooth module (see WLAN/Bluetooth combo card on page 68)

e.WWAN module (see WWAN module on page 66)

f.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 70)

g.Heat shield (see Heat shield on page 73)

h.Fan (see Fan on page 75)

i.Heat sink (see Heat sink on page 77)

j.Top cover (see Top cover on page 82)

k.System board (see System board on page 99)

Remove the hard drive extension board:

1.Lift the right side of the system board up.

Component replacement procedures 107