System board
The system board is located on the right side of the computer (viewed from the rear). It is secured with
eight Torx screws.
To remove the system board:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 40
).
2.
Remove the access panel (see
Access panel on page 45
).
3.
Remove the stand (see
Stand on page 48
).
4.
Remove the lower panel (see
Lower panel on page 50
).
5.
Remove the memory modules (see
Memory on page 60
).
6.
Remove the graphics heat sink (see
Graphics heat sink on page 75
).
7.
Remove the processor heat sink (see
Processor heat sink – model 6300 on page 76
).
8.
Remove the processor (see
Processor on page 79
).
9.
Remove the WLAN module (see
mSATA Solid-State Drive on page 80
).
10.
Disconnect all cables from the system board, noting their location for reinstallation.
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