Sidekey Board
The sidekey board is located on the bottom left side of the computer (viewed from behind). It is secured with two Torx screws and has one connector.
The associated cable connects to the front power switch assembly. To remove it, you must remove the stand bracket, disassembly of which is shown later in this document at Stand Bracket
on page 71.
Figure 6-30 Sidekey board location
To remove the sidekey board:
1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to Disassemble the Computer on page 29).
2.Remove the center access panel (see Center Access Panel on page 32).
3.Remove the memory access panel (see Memory Access Panel on page 34).
4.Remove the drive access panel (see Drive Access Panel on page 35).
5.Remove the stand (see Stand on page 33).
6.Remove the optical drive (see Optical Drive on page 37).
7.Remove the top panel (see Top Panel on page 45).
8.Remove the rear cover (see Rear Cover on page 48).
9.If replacing the cable, remove the system board cover (see System Board Cover on page 49).
10.Disconnect the cable from the sidekey board (1).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cable when disconnecting it from the board. Do not pull on the wires.
