USB connector board
Description Spare part number
USB board with cable 599524-001
Before removing the USB connector assembly, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
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 45).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 47)
b. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 49)
c. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 53)
d. Speakers (see
Speakers on page 56)
e. Palm rest (see
Palm rest on page 58)
f. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 61)
g. Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 77)
h. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 85)
i. System board (see
System board on page 89)
Remove the USB connector assembly:
1. Position the computer right-side up with the right side toward you.
2. Release the USB connector board cable from the base enclosure clips and routing channel (1).
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