Power Button Board

The power button board is located on the bottom left side of the computer. It is secured with three screws and has two connectors.

The power button cable is available using spare part number 643145-001.

Figure 7-37Power button board location

To remove the power button board:

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to Disassemble the Computer on page 43).

2.Remove the small rear cover (see Small Rear Cover on page 44).

3.Remove the port cover (see Port Cover on page 45).

4.Remove the stand (see Stand on page 46).

5.Remove the drive cover (see Optical Drive on page 47).

6.Remove the memory cover (see Memory on page 53).

7.Remove the upper rear panel (see Upper Rear Panel on page 55).

8.Remove the I/O panel (see Rear I/O Cover on page 67).

9.Remove the outer/left panel (see Outer/Left Rear Panel on page 75).

10.Remove the tape (1) and three screws (2) that secure the board to the computer.

NOTE: Note the location of the grounding cables for proper replacement.

Power Button Board

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