2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the rear cover.
5. Remove the solid-state drive.
6. Remove the wireless card.
7. Remove the memory module.
8. Remove the system board.
NOTE: System board can be removed with the fan and heat-sink assembly,ethernet and audio board, and USB board
attached.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the USB board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Turn the system board over.
2. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the USB board to the system board.
3. Remove the USB board from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the USB board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the USB board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components