4 Replacement Procedures
4.15 System Board
Removing the System Board
To remove the system board, first remove the LCD assembly, top cover and HDD, then follow
the steps below:
1. Remove the thermal plate and audio FCC cable.
2. Remove four thermal screws to release thermal module.
3. Remove the thermal cable.
4. Remove two silver screws securing the system board from the backside.
Hexagonal screws
Figure 4-24 Removing the hexagonal screws
5. Remove the HDD bracket four M2.5X3 screws.
6. Remove the system board from the chassis.
Figure 4-25 Removing the system board
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