System board
The system board is located on the right side of the computer (viewed from the rear). It is secured with eight Torx screws.
To remove the system board:
1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 32).
2.Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 36).
3.Remove the stand (see Stand on page 38).
4.Remove the lower panel (see Lower panel on page 40).
5.Remove the memory modules (see Memory on page 50).
6.Remove the graphics heat sink (see Graphics heat sink on page 65).
7.Remove the processor heat sink (see Processor heat sink – model 6300 on page 66).
8.Remove the processor (see Processor on page 69).
9.Remove the WLAN module (see mSATA
10.Disconnect all cables from the system board, noting their location for reinstallation.
System board 83