3. Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.
4. Peel and lift the mylar that covers the I/O-board cable.
5. Disconnect the fan cable.
6. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O-board cable.
7. Peel the tape that covers the USB Type-C port bracket.
8. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board.
9. Lift the USB Type-C port bracket off the system board.
10. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.
11. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.
12. Disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the system board.
13. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.
14. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
15. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
16. Lift the system board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the system board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components
