Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display assembly.

System board

NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.

Replacement thermal material is also available in the Thermal Material Kit, spare part numbers 650277-001 (for use only with computer models equipped with an AMD processor) and 646135-001 (for use only with computer models equipped with an Intel processor).

Description

Spare part number

 

 

For use only with computer models equipped with an AMD E450 1.65-GHz processor (dual core, 18

657323-001

W) and a graphics subsystem with UMA video memory

 

 

 

For use only with computer models equipped with an AMD E300 1.30-GHz processor (dual core, 18

657324-001

W) and a graphics subsystem with UMA video memory

 

 

 

For use only with computer models equipped with an AMD E240 1.50-GHz processor (single core,

647322-001

18 W) and a graphics subsystem with UMA video memory

 

 

 

System board for use only with computer models equipped with an Intel Core i5 or i3 processor and

646179-001

a graphics subsystem with discrete video memory

 

 

 

System board for use only with computer models equipped with an Intel Core i5 or i3 processor and

646177-001

a graphics subsystem with UMA video memory

 

 

 

For use only with computer models equipped with an Intel Pentium processor and a graphics

646176-001

subsystem with discrete video memory

 

 

 

For use only with computer models equipped with an Intel Pentium processor and a graphics

646175-001

subsystem with UMA video memory

 

 

 

For use only with computer models equipped with an Intel Celeron processor and a graphics

646174-001

subsystem with UMA video memory

 

 

 

Before removing the system board, 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 41).

5.Remove the WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 42).

6.Disconnect the hard drive connector cable from the system board (see Hard drive on page 46).

7.Remove the following components:

Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 51)

Top cover (see Top cover on page 54)

Component replacement procedures

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CQ43 specifications

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