Power-button board
Removing the power-button board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the stand.
3. Remove the cable cover (optional).
4. Remove the back cover.
5. Remove the system-board shield.
6. Remove the rear-I/O bracket.
7. Remove the speakers.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the power-button board and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Open the latch, and disconnect the power-button board cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Unroute the power-button board cable from the display-assembly base.
3. Remove the screw (M3x5) that secures the power-button board to the middle frame.
4. Lift and remove the power-button board with the cable off the middle frame.
Installing the power-button board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components