Following components soldered on the top side of the system board are extremely
sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling.
Table 26. Removal steps system board, PC Card/ExpressCard slots (ExpressCard/Smart
Card slots) assembly
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a
CPU
b
Video chip (Discrete graphics chip models only.)
c
MCH (Memory Controller Hub)
d
ICH (I/O Controller Hub)
e
Accelerometer chip for the HDD Active Protection System
Step
Screw (quantity)
M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2)
1
a
b
c
d
1
TM
e
1
Color
Torque
Black
0.167 Nm
(1.7 kgfcm)