USB board/Audio jack
Description Spare part number
USB board (includes cable and audio-out/audio-in jack) 697902-001
IMPORTANT: Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal
and replacement.
Before removing the USB board, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer.
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 33).
5. Remove the keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 37).
6. Remove the top cover (see
Top cover on page 40).
7. Remove the hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 44).
Remove the USB board:
NOTE: One side of the USB cable lies across the hard drive. It is disconnected during the hard
drive removal process.
1. Remove the screw (1) and gently lift the USB board up (2).
2. Slide the USB board (3) out to remove it.
Reverse this procedure to install the USB board.
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