System board
Description Spare part number
System board for use with HP Compaq 6715b computer models with WWAN capability (includes
WWAN module slot)
443896-001
System board for use with HP Compaq 6715b computer models without WWAN capability (does not
include WWAN module slot)
443898-001
System board for use with HP Compaq 6715s computer models 443897-001
System board for use with HP Compaq 6710b computer models with WWAN capability (includes
WWAN module slot)
446905-001
System board for use with HP Compaq 6710b computer models without WWAN capability (does not
include WWAN module slot)
446904-001
System board for use with HP Compaq 6710s computer models 446906-001
Before removing the system board, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 48).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 52)
b. Memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see
Expansion memory module on page 56)
c. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 62)
d. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 64)
e. Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 70)
f. Fan (see
Fan on page 71)
g. Heat sink (see
Heat sink on page 72)
h. Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 76)
i. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 81)
88 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures