System board
NOTE: All system board spare part kits include the ExpressCard assembly.
NOTE: All system board spare part kits include replacement thermal material.
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System board for use in computers with DDR2 memory (includes replacement thermal material and | |
the ExpressCard assembly) |
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System board for use in computers with DDR3 memory (includes replacement thermal material and | |
the ExpressCard assembly) |
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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 battery (see Battery on page 41).
5.Remove the following components:
a.Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 42)
b.Memory module (see Memory module on page 45)
c.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 47)
d.Speakers (see Speakers on page 49)
e.Palm rest (see Palm rest on page 50)
f.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 52)
g.Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 59)
h.Top cover (see Top cover on page 65)
When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed or disconnected from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board:
●USB connector module cable (see USB connector module on page 70)
●Bluetooth module cable (see Bluetooth module on page 54)
●WLAN module cable (see WLAN module on page 55)
●RTC battery (see RTC battery on page 72)
●Heat sink and fan (see Heat sink and fan on page 74)
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●Processor (see Processor on page 78)
80 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures