Installing the system board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
NOTE: Your computerās Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup
program after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes that you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program.
You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
About this task
1. fan cable 2. display cable
3. power-adapter port cable 4. speaker cable
5. keyboard backlight cable 6. keyboard cable
7. battery cable 8. touchpad cable
9. I/O-board cable 10. fingerprint-reader cable
11. coin-cell battery cable
The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components