6.Remove the system board (3).

Reverse this procedure to install the system board.

Hinge cover

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Hinge cover (includes hinge cap, WWAN antenna cables and transceivers, and WWAN antenna

716743-001

shield)

 

 

 

Before removing the hinge cover, follow these steps:

1.Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 33), and then remove the following components:

a.Service cover (see Service cover on page 34)

b.WWAN module (see WWAN module on page 36)

c.WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 38)

d.Solid-state drive (see Solid-state drive on page 40)

e.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 44)

f.Bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 48)

g.Fan/heat sink assembly (see Fan/heat sink assembly on page 55)

h.System board (see System board on page 57)

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