430 Series
4.15 System Board and Fan
Removing the System Board and Fan
To remove the system board and fan, follow the steps below and refer to Figures 4-39 and
4-40.
1. Turn off the power to the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord and all
external cables connected to the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack, optional PC card, optional memory module, FDD or
CD-ROM drive, HDD, keyboard, sub-battery, VGA board, RTC battery, top cover
with display assembly, sound board, speaker, AC PS unit and infrared board as
described in Sections 4.2 through 4.14.
3. Remove six M2.5x6, one M2x8, and two M2.5x4 screws securing the system
board, Selectable Bay connector cover, VGA support, ground plate, and
back guide assembly support.
4. Lift off the Selectable Bay connector cover, VGA support, back guide
assembly support, and ground plate, then lift up the front side of the system
board and remove the board.
Figure 4-39 Removing the system board
5. Remove the reset switch spring from the system board.
NOTE: The shutter assembly for the optional PC card may fall off as you
remove the system board, be sure to note its location.
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