ExpressCard assembly
Description
Spare part number
For use only on computer models equipped with a 15.6-in display assembly
613316-001
For use only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in display assembly
613315-001
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 battery (see
Battery on page 79
).
5.
Remove the following components:
●
Bluetooth module (see
Bluetooth module on page 81
)
●
Mass storage device (see
Mass storage device on page 83
)
●
Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 94
)
●
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 96
)
●
Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 103
)
●
Palm rest (see
Palm rest on page 107
)
●
Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 116
)
●
Top cover (see
Top cover on page 128
)
●
Speaker assembly (only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in display assembly, see
Speaker assembly on page 137
)
Remove the ExpressCard assembly:
NOTE:
Steps 1 through 3 apply only to computer models equipped with a 15.6-in display assembly.
See steps 4 and 5 for information on removing the ExpressCard assembly on computer models
equipped with a 14.0-in display assembly.
1.
Disconnect the speaker cable
(1)
from the ExpressCard assembly.
2.
Lift the right side
(2)
of the ExpressCard assembly to disconnect it from the system board.
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