3. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from its connector on the system board.
4. Disconnect the speaker cables from their connector on the system board.
5. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from its connector on the system board.
6. Disconnect the battery cable from its connector on the system board.
7. Peel the tape that secures the power-adapter port cable to its connector on the system board.
8. Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from its connector on the system board.
9. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the Type-C bracket to the system board.
10. Lift the Type-C port bracket off the system board.
11. Remove the two screws (M2x1.8) that secure the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
12. Lift the system board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the system board
CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE:
If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to ensure
that thermal conductivity is achieved.
The following image indicates the connectors and M.2 card slots on your system board.
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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)