LED board
Description Spare part number
LED board 640215-001
Before removing the LED board, 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 37), and then remove the following components:
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Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 39)
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Hard drive (see
Hard drive or SSD on page 41)
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Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 47)
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Top cover (see
Top cover on page 50)
Remove the LED board:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the LED board cable is connected, and then disconnect
the LED board cable (2) from the system board.
2. Release the clips (3) built into the base enclosure that secure the LED board.
3. Lift the right edge of the LED board (4) to release it from clips built into the base enclosure.
4. Remove the LED board and cable by sliding the board (5) up and to the right at an angle.
Reverse this procedure to install the LED board and cable.
58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures