System board
NOTE:
The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
Description
Spare part number
System board
(includes replacement thermal material)
614524-001
Before removing the system board, follow these steps:
1.
Shut down the computer.
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.
5.
Remove the following components:
a.
Switch cover (see
b.
Keyboard (see
)
c.
Speakers (see
)
d.
Palm rest (see
)
e.
f.
Solid-state module (see
)
g.
DVD-ROM drive (see
)
h.
Display assembly (see
)
i.
Top cover (see
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:
●
Memory module (see
●
●
Modem module (see
●
Processor (see
Remove the system board:
1.
Position the computer right-side up with the front toward you.
2.
Disconnect the USB board cable
(1)
from the system board.
3.
Disconnect the power connector cable
(2)
.
4.
Remove the slotted T8 2.5×5.0 screw
(3)
that secures the system board to the base enclosure.
Component replacement procedures
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