7.
Remove the system board
(3)
by sliding it away from the base enclosure at an angle.
Reverse this procedure to install the system board.
ExpressCard assembly
Description
Spare part number
ExpressCard assembly
493999-001
Before removing the ExpressCard assembly, follow these steps:
1.
Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.
Remove the following components:
a.
Battery (see
Battery on page 41
)
b.
Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 45
)
c.
Bluetooth module (see
Bluetooth module on page 48
)
d.
Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 53
)
e.
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 55
)
f.
Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 59
)
g.
Fan (see
Fan on page 61
)
h.
Graphics card heat sink (see
Graphics card heat sink on page 61
)
i.
Graphics card (see
Graphics card on page 64
)
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