HP (Hewlett-Packard) G7 Laptop User Manual


 
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Remove the system board (2) by sliding it up and to the right at an angle.
NOTE: System boards for use with computer models equipped with an AMD processor have
the Southbridge chip located on the bottom of the board. A thermal pad is used on
the Southbridge chip (1) and the base enclosure heat sink (2) that services it. The thermal material
must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the system board and the heat sink attached to
the base enclosure each time the system board is removed. Replacement thermal material is
included with all base enclosure and system board spare part kits.
80 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures