Audio board

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Audio board (includes audio connectors, audio board cable, and infrared lens)

446523-001

 

 

Before removing the audio 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 36).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drives (see Hard drives on page 41)

b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 47)

c. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 49)

d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 53)

e. Speaker assembly (see Speaker assembly on page 51)

f. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 55)

g. Top cover (see Top cover on page 61)

h. System board (see System board on page 68)

Remove the audio board:

1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the audio board to the computer.

2. Release the audio board (2) by sliding it back to disengage the audio connectors from the openings in the base enclosure.

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