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Replacing the system board
To replace the system board:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible tablet PC” on page 6.
2 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive
kit” on page 9.
3 Remove the optical drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the optical drive”
on page 14.
4 Remove the memory modules from the memory bay by following the instructions
in “Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay” on page 25.
5 Remove the four screws on the bottom that secure the LCD panel hinge to the chassis.
For more information, see Step 2 on page 34.
6 Remove the two keyboard screws marked with a K. For more information, see Step 2
on page 21.
7 Remove the thirteen screws on the bottom of the convertible tablet PC. For more
information, see Step 4 on page 52.
2 black 2.5 × 2.5 mm
(fan)
1 black 2.5 × 2.5 mm
(modem)
1 black Torx screw
(modem)
2 chrome 2.5 × 4.5 mm shaft
with 5 × 4.5 mm head hexnut
(rear I/O panel)
2 chrome hexnuts (rear I/O
panel)
3 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm
(top, system board)
2 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm
(palm rest - top)
1 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hinge
chassis)
4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hinge)