System board
Description
System board for use in models without Windows 8
System board for use in models with Windows 8 Standard
System board for use in models with Windows 8 Professional
The system board is located on the right side of the computer (viewed from the rear). It is secured with ten
Torx screws, two of which also secure the removable outside bracket.
To remove the system board:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 27).
2. Remove the stand (see
Stand on page 29).
3. Remove the access panel (see
Access panel on page 33).
4. Remove the ride side panel (see
Side panels on page 76).
5. Remove the lower rear panel (see
Lower rear panel on page 59).
6. Remove the VESA mounting plate (see
VESA mounting plate on page 72).
7. Remove the memory modules (see
Memory on page 44).
8. Remove the processor heat sink (see
Heat sink on page 51).
9. Remove the processor (see
Processor on page 53).
10. Remove the WLAN module (see
WLAN module on page 49).
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