Remove the system board:

1.Release the ZIF connector to which the front LED board cable is attached and disconnect the front LED board cable (1) from the system board.

2.Disconnect the speaker cable (2) from the system board.

3.Remove the three Torx8 T8M2.5×6.0 screws (3) that secure the system board to the base enclosure.

4.Flex the left side of the base enclosure (1) until the RJ-11 jack and USB ports are clear of the openings in the base enclosure.

5.Use the optical drive connector (2) to lift the left side of the system board (3) until it rests at an angle.

6.Remove the system board (4) from the base enclosure by sliding it up and to the left.

Reverse this procedure to install the system board.

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