Removal Procedure

1.Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.

2.Remove these additional assemblies:

∙Battery (page 2-3).

∙SDRAM modules (page 2-5).

∙Mini-PCI card (page 2-7).

∙Keyboard cover (page 2-9).

∙Keyboard (page 2-11).

∙Hard disk drive assembly (page 2-13).

∙Display assembly (page 2-17).

∙Top case (page 2-19).

∙Hinge saddle set (page 2-22).

∙Video PCA (page 2-25).

∙Heatsink assembly (page 2-25).

∙CPU module (page 2-29).

∙Floppy disk drive assembly (page 2-29).

∙CD-ROM/DVD drive (page 2-33).

3.Remove all six standoff screws from the back of the notebook.

4.Remove both retaining screws from the motherboard.

5.Disconnect the cable (modem models only) or cables (modem/LAN models only) at the right rear corner of the motherboard.

6.Disconnect the cable from the headphone PCA.

7.Remove all four CPU standoffs.

8.Remove the clip from near the right rear corner of the motherboard.

9.Lift the front edge of the motherboard slightly, then lift the motherboard forward and out of the bottom case.

10.Remove the CPU support plate from the bottom case.

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