Sidekey Board
The sidekey board is located on the bottom left side of the computer (viewed from behind) under the
main rear cover. It is secured with two Torx screws and has one connector.
The associated cable connects to the front power switch assembly. To remove this cable, you must
remove the stand bracket, disassembly of which is shown later in this document at
Stand bracket
on page 75
.
Figure 6-48
Sidekey board location
To remove the sidekey board:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to Disassemble the Computer
on page 33
).
2.
Remove the center access panel (see
Hinge Cover Panel on page 34
).
3.
Remove the memory access panel (see
Memory Access Panel on page 36
).
4.
Remove the drive access panel (see
Drive Access Panel on page 38
).
5.
Remove the stand (see
Stand on page 61
).
6.
Remove the optical drive (see
Optical Drive on page 40
).
7.
Remove the top panel (see
Top Panel on page 58
).
8.
Remove the rear cover (see
Rear Cover on page 62
).
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