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Caution: Wireless Models
Be careful when removing and attaching antenna cables. Damage to cables or connectors can
degrade performance.
Wireless models only: Remove the mini-PCI door and unplug the two antenna cables from the
mini-PCI card. Do not remove the mini-PCI card at this time.
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Remove the four screws that attach the motherboard to the bottom case.
From the back of the notebook, remove the six standoffs (two each from the external monitor port,
serial port, and parallel port).
Remove the antenna cable from the metal holder on the motherboard.
Carefully lift the motherboard out of the bottom case.
If present, remove the modem port cover.
Standoff, 5mm (6)
Screw,
M2.5×4mm (4)
Figure 2-18. Removing the Motherboard
Service Manual Removal and Replacement 2-31