3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
), and then remove the following components:
a.
Service cover (see
)
b.
c.
Optical drive (see
)
d.
Keyboard (see
e.
f.
Speakers (see
NOTE:
When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from
the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board:
●
●
Solid-state drive (see
●
Memory modules (see
)
●
RTC battery (see
●
Heat sink (see
●
Fan (see
)
Remove the system board:
1.
Release the ground tape
(1)
that secures the display panel cable to the system board.
2.
Release the ZIF connector
(2)
to which the display panel cable is attached, and then disconnect
the display panel cable from the system board.
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