System Board
The system board is located on the right side of the computer (viewed from the rear) under the system board cover. It is secured with seven Torx screws.
Figure 6-49 System board location
To remove the system 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 memory module (see Memory on page 42).
5.Remove the drive access panel (see Drive Access Panel on page 35).
6.Remove the stand (see Stand on page 33).
7.Remove the optical drive (see Optical Drive on page 37).
8.Remove the top panel (see Top Panel on page 45).
9.Remove the rear cover (see Rear Cover on page 48).
10.Remove the system board cover (see System Board Cover on page 49).
11.Remove the WLAN module (see WLAN Module on page 57).
12.Remove the heat sink (see Heat Sink (Thermal Module) on page 59.
13.Remove the processor (see Processor on page 61).
14.Disconnect all cables from the system board, noting their location for reinstallation.
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