Replacing the external video board
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To replace the external video board:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 5.
2 If your notebook has a module in the modular bay, remove it by following
the instructions in “Removing the optional secondary battery” on page 7.
3 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the cooling assembly” on page 12.
4 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the
antenna from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions
in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 18.
5 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hard drive kit” on page 23.
6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing
the keyboard cover” on page 26.
7 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 28.
8 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD
panel assembly” on page 35.
9 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 48.
10 Remove the system board by following the instructions in “Replacing the
system board” on page 58.
11 Remove the hex nuts that secure the external video board to the
notebook.
Hex nuts