System Board
The system board is located on the right side of the computer (viewed from the rear) under the heat
sink and system board covers. It is secured with ei
ght Torx screws.
Figu
re 6-62 System board location
To remove the system board:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to Disassemble the Computer
on page 26).
2. Remove the center access panel (see
Hinge Cover Panel on page 27).
3. Remove the memory access panel (see
Memory Access Panel on page 29).
4. Remove the memory modules (see
Memory on page 38).
5. Remove the drive access panel (see
Drive Access Panel on page 31).
6. Remove the stand (see
Stand on page 54).
7. Remove the optical drive (see
Optical Drive on page 33).
8. Remove the heat sink cover (see
Heat Sink Cover on page 45).
9. Remove the thermal module/heat sink (see
Heat Sink (Thermal Module) on page 47).
10. Remove the top panel (see
Top Panel on page 51).
11. Remove the rear cover (see
Rear Cover on page 55).
12. Remove the system board cover (see
System Board Shield on page 62).
13. Remove the WLAN module (see
WLAN Module on page 64).
14. Remove the processor (see
Processor on page 49).
15. Disconnect all cables from the system board, noting their location for reinstallation.
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