3. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Battery on page 41).
Remove the connector board cable:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) the connector board cable is connected to, and then disconnect the
cable from the system board.
2. Release the ZIF connector (2) the connector board cable is connected to, and then disconnect the
cable from the connector board.
3. Remove the connector board cable from the computer (3).
To install the connector board cable, reverse this procedure.
Connector board
To remove the connector board, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-8
Connector board description and part number
Description Spare part number
Connector board (includes USB port and microSD slot)
NOTE: The connector board spare part kit does not include the connector board cable. The
connector board cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number N09288-001.
N09042-001
Before removing the connector board, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 39).
2. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 39).
3. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Battery on page 41).
4. Remove the connector board cable (see Connector board cable on page 48).
Remove the connector board:
1. Remove the three Phillips M2.0 × 2.5 screws (1) that secure the cable retainer and the I/O bracket to
the computer.
Connector board
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