Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the memory module.
5. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 solid-state drive, whichever is applicable.
6. Remove the wireless card.
7. Remove the WWAN module, if available.
8. Remove the right/processor fan.
9. Remove the left/video fan.
10. Remove the heat sink.
NOTE: If you are removing the system board to replace/access other parts, you may remove the system board with the
heat sink attached to it in order to simplify the procedure and preserve the thermal bond between the system board and
heat sink.
11. Remove the battery frame.
12. Remove the system board.
NOTE: If you are removing the system board to replace/access other parts, you may remove the system board with the
heat sink attached to it in order to simplify the procedure and preserve the thermal bond between the system board and
heat sink.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the USB Type-C module and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Figure 84. Removing the USB Type-C module
Steps
1. Remove the three screws (M2x5) that secure the USB Type-C module to the system board.
2. Lift the USB Type-C module off the system board.
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