16. Remove the remaining two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the system board.
17. Pull out slightly on the back right side of the computer to release the connectors on the system board from the base.
18. Lift the front of the system board and slowly ease the connectors out of the computer base and remove the system board.
Replacing the System Board
1. Carefully place the system board into the computer base.
2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws in the system board.
3. Replace the two hex-nut video screws in the back of the computer.
4. Replace the ExpressCard/hard-drive bay assembly (see Replacing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly).
5. Replace the processor (see Replacing the Processor Module).
6. Replace the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly).
7. Replace the fan (see Replacing a Fan).
8. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
9. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
10. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing a Mini-Card).
11. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
12. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover).
13. Replace the modem (see Replacing the Modem).
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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)