System board
NOTE: All system board spare part kits include replacement thermal material.
All system boards use the following part numbers:
xxxxxx-001: Windows 7 or non-Windows operating systems
xxxxxx-601: Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 operating system
Description Spare part number
System board with processor:
Intel Core i7-6500U processor; 2-GB discrete graphics memory 827026-xxx
Intel Core i5-6200U processor; 2-GB discrete graphics memory 827025-xxx
Intel Core i5-6200U processor; 1-GB discrete graphics memory 827023-xxx
Intel Core i3-6100U processor; 2-GB discrete graphics memory 827024-xxx
Intel Core i3-6100U processor; 1-GB discrete graphics memory 827022-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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. 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.
4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 31).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Service doors (see Service doors on page 32).
b. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 36)
c. Optical drive (Optical drive on page 34)
d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 43)
e. Top cover (see Top cover on page 48)
When replacing the system board, be sure to remove the following components from the defective system
board and install on the replacement system board:
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Memory modules (see Memory modules on page 38)
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WLAN/Bluetooth module (see WLAN/Bluetooth combo card on page 40)
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M.2 solid-state drive (see M.2 solid-state drive on page 42)
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Heat sink (see Heat sink assembly on page 73)
Remove the system board:
1. Position the computer upright with the front toward you.
66 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts