3-28 Machine Maintenance Procedures
Mainboard Removal 0
Prerequisite:
Thermal Module Removal (Discrete) OR
Thermal Module Removal (UMA) AND Thermal Cap Removal (UMA)
1. Disconnect speaker cable from mainboard connector (A) (Figure 3-25).
2. Disconnect microphone cable from mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-25).
3. Disconnect touchpad FPC from mainboard connector (C) (Figure 3-25).
4. Disconnect keyboard FPC from mainboard connector (D) (Figure 3-25).
5. Disconnect HDD cable from mainboard connector (E) (Figure 3-25).
6. Disconnect USB board FPC from mainboard connector (F) (Figure 3-25).
Figure 3-25. Mainboard Connectors
7. Remove two (2) screws (G) securing the left hinge in place (Figure 3-26).
8. Rotate the left hinge (H) to a vertical position (Figure 3-26).
9. Remove three (3) screws (I) securing the mainboard in place (Figure 3-26).