Filter
Top Products
When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective
system board and installed on the replacement system board:
●
ExpressCard assembly (see
ExpressCard assembly on page 109)
●
Fan/heat sink assembly (see
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 112)
●
Processor (see
Processor on page 115)
Reverse the preceding procedure to install the system board.
Power connector cable
Description Spare part number
Power connector cable for use in computer models with Intel processors 448628-001
Power connector cable for use in computer models with AMD processors 430462-001
Before removing the power connector cable, 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 56).
5.
Remove the following components:
a.
Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 61)
b.
Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 73)
c.
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 74)
d.
Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 79)
e.
Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 82)
f.
Top cover (see
Top cover on page 87)
g.
System board (see
System board on page 106)
Remove the power connector cable:
1. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw (1) that secures the connector frame to the base enclosure.
108 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures