8
d
e
9
8
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

8 M2 × 4 mm, bind-head,

nylon-coated (3)
Black 0.245 Nm
(2.5 kgfcm)
In step 9, remove the I/O plate bracket (d) and the
system board (e) together.
When installing: Attach the system board so that the two
small projections on the base cover fit
into the holes provided, and then secure
the system board with the screw.
(continued)
Removing and replacing a FRU

ThinkPad T43 Series 145