54 Removing and Replacing Parts
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Removing the System Board Assembly Screws
Removing the System Board
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by periodically touching an unpainted metal on the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing
the following procedure.
1 Remove the hard drive.
2 Remove the keyboard assembly.
3 Remove the display assembly.
4 Remove the palmrest assembly.
5 Remove the thermal cooling assembly.
6 Remove the microprocessor.
7 Verify that all PC Cards or plastic blanks are removed from the PC
Card slot.
M2.5 x 5-mm
screws (9)
fan guard