4-26 110 Series
4.10 HDD Interface Board and Membrane Switch
Removing the HDD Interface Board and Membrane Switch
To remove the HDD interface board and membrane switch, follow the steps below and refer
to Figures 4-25 and 4-26.
1. Turn the computer off. Disconnect the AC power cord and all external cables
connected to the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack, optional PC card, optional memory module, HDD,
keyboard, sub-battery and VGA board, top cover with display assembly, and FDD
as described in Sections 4.2 through 4.9.
3. Disconnect the membrane switch cable from PJ7 on the system board. Note
how the cable is bent.
4. Disconnect the HDD interface board flexible cable from PJ6 on the system
board.
5. Remove three M2.5x6 screws securing the HDD interface board. Note that one
screw also secures the ground plate.
6. Lift out the HDD interface board.
Figure 4-25 Removing the HDD interface board