NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any
installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Removing the Battery Charger Board
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Remove the keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the hinge cover.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the palm rest assembly.
6. Lift out the video card.
7. Lift the battery charger board out of the system board connector.
Replacing the Battery Charger Board
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