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Place the new system board into the notebook.
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Replace the seven system board screws from the holes marked 5, 6, 14, 17,
18, 19, and 20; the long hex nut from the hole marked 2; and the short
hex nut from the hole marked 11.
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Replace the four rear I/O panel hex nuts.
30
Connect the speakers, audio board, and front LED panel.
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Reassemble the notebook.
Important
If the thermal grease on the processor or cooling assembly
is dried, clean the grease off the processor and cooling
assembly. The residue can be removed using Isopropyl
Alcohol, Acetone, or Toluene and a lint free cloth. Apply
new thermal grease using the provided applicator. Apply
a thin layer of thermal grease to the bottom of the cooling
assembly where it will make contact with the processor.
Do not apply thermal grease to any other part of the cooling
assembly or notebook.
