3-24 Machine Maintenance Procedures
Mainboard Removal 0
Prerequisite:
Thermal Module Removal (Discrete)
1. Find Mainboard (B) on the top assembly. Refer to Figure 3-14.
2. Disconnect speaker cable from mainboard connector (A) (Figure 3-18).
3. Disconnect microphone cable from mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-18).
4. Disconnect touchpad FPC from mainboard connector (C) (Figure 3-18).
5. Disconnect keyboard backlight FPC from mainboard connector (D) (Figure 3-18).
6. Disconnect keyboard FPC from mainboard connector (E) (Figure 3-18).
7. Disconnect HDD cable from mainboard connector (F) (Figure 3-18).
8. Disconnect USB board FPC from mainboard connector (G) (Figure 3-18).
Figure 3-18. Mainboard Connectors
9. Remove two (2) screws (H) securing the left hinge in place (Figure 3-19).
10. Rotate the left hinge (I) to a vertical position (Figure 3-19).
11. Remove three (3) screws (J) securing the mainboard in place (Figure 3-19).