System board
NOTE: All system board spare part kits include replacement thermal material.
All system boards use the following part numbers:
xxxxxx-001: Non-Windows operating systems
xxxxxx-601: Windows 10 operating system
Description Spare part number
System board with processor:
Intel Core i7-8550U processor L01042-xxx
Intel Core i5-8350U processor L01041-xxx
Intel Core i5-8350U processor (vPro) L08492-xxx
Intel Core i5-8250U processor (WWAN models) L01040-xxx
Intel Core i5-8250U processor L01039-xxx
Intel Core i5-7200U processor L05788-xxx
Intel Core i3-7100U processor (WWAN models) L01038-xxx
Intel Core i3-7100U processor L01037-xxx
Intel Core i3-6006U processor L01036-xxx
Intel Celeron 3865U processor L01035-xxx
Before removing the system board, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Place the computer in “Battery Safe mode” (Battery Safe mode on page 32).
3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4. Disconnect the power from the computer by rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
5. Remove the following components:
a. Service doors (Service doors on page 33).
b. Hard drive (Hard drive on page 41)
c. Keyboard (Keyboard on page 44)
d. Top cover ( Top cover on page 48)
e. Card reader board (Card reader board on page 59)
f. Battery (Battery on page 65)
When replacing the system board, be sure to remove the following components (as applicable) from the
defective system board and install on the replacement system board:
68 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts