Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer
NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in before working inside your
computer.
2. Remove the Nano-SIM card tray, if applicable.
3. Remove the base cover.
4. Remove the solid state drive.
5. Remove the WWAN card, if applicable.
6. Remove the right fan.
7. Remove the left fan.
8. Remove the heat sink.
9. Remove the battery.
About this task
CAUTION: The heat sink must be removed first before removing the system board, as there are two (M1.6x2)
screws underneath the heat sink that secure the system board to the chassis.
Figure 50. System board
1. Speaker-cable connector (SPKL)
2. WWAN-card connector (JNGFF2)
3. Fan-cable connector (FANL)
4. Touchpad-cable connector (TP)
5. Battery-cable connector (Battery)
6. USH I/O board-cable connector (USH)
7. Fan-cable connector (FANR)
8. M.2 2230 solid state drive connector (LA-M39)
9. Speaker-cable connector (SPKR)
10. Display-cable connector (EDP)
11. Camera-cable connector (CAMERA)
The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)