Remove the USB/Audio board:

1.Disconnect the USB/Audio board cable from the system board (1)

2.Disconnect the Phillips PM 2.0x2.0 screw securing the USB/Audio board (2).

3.Remove the USB/Audio board (3).

Power connector cable

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Power connector cable (includes bracket)

686577–001

 

 

Before removing the power 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 display panel (see Display panel on page 31).

5.Remove the base enclosure (see Base enclosure on page 33).

6.Disconnect the battery cable (see Battery on page 35).

7.Remove the subwoofer (see Subwoofer on page 54).

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