Installing the system board
1
Align the system board with the screw holders on the computer.
2
Tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure the system board to the computer.
3
Place the metal bracket and tighten the M2.0x5.0 screws on the system board.
NOTE:
The metal bracket referred is the USB-C bracket.
4
Connect the LED, mother board and touchpad cable to the system board.
5
Connect the power cable.
6
Connect the display cable on the system board.
7
Place the eDP cable and metal bracket to system board and tighten the M2.0x3.0 screws to secure to the system board.
8
Install the:
a
chassis frame
b
coin cell battery
c
heat sink assembly
d
memory module
e
SSD card
or
hard drive
f
WWAN card
g
WLAN card
h
battery
i
base cover
j
SIM card module
9
Follow the procedure in
SmartCard module
Removing the SmartCard reader
1
Follow the procedure in
2
Remove the:
a
base cover
b
battery
c
WLAN card
d
WWAN card
e
SSD card
or
hard drive
f
chassis frame
3
To release the SmartCard reader:
a
Disconnect the SmartCard reader board cable from the connector [1].
b Peel off the cable to release from the adhesive [2].
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Removing and installing components
After working inside your
computer.
Before working inside your
computer.