7. Remove the system board (3) from the system board frame by sliding it forward.

Reverse the preceding procedure to install the system board.

RJ-11 connector cable

NOTE: The RJ-11 connector cable is included in the Cables Kit, spare part number 452198-001.

Before removing the RJ-11 connector cable, 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 46).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 50)

b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 54)

c. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 58)

d. Fan (see Fan on page 62)

e. Heat sink (see Heat sink on page 63)

f. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 72)

g. TouchPad (see TouchPad on page 68)

h. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 76)

i. Top cover (see Top cover on page 81)

j. Speaker assembly (see Speaker assembly on page 83)

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