ExpressCard assembly
Description
For use only with computer models equipped with a 15.6-in display assembly
For use only with computer models equipped with a 14.0-in display assembly
Before removing the ExpressCard assembly, follow these steps:
1.
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off 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 first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
5.
Remove the following components:
Bluetooth module (see
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Mass storage device (see
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Optical drive (see
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Keyboard (see
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Switch cover (see
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Palm rest (see
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TouchPad (see
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Display assembly (see
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Top cover (see
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Speaker assembly (only on computer models equipped with a 14.0-in display assembly, see
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Speakers on page
Remove the ExpressCard assembly:
NOTE:
Steps 1 through 3 apply only to computer models equipped with a 15.6-in display assembly.
See steps 4 and 5 for information on removing the ExpressCard assembly on computer models
equipped with a 14.0-in display assembly.
1.
Disconnect the speaker cable (1) from the ExpressCard assembly.
2.
Lift the right side (2) of the ExpressCard assembly to disconnect it from the system board.
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Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Battery on page
72).
Bluetooth module on page
Mass storage device on page
Optical drive on page
Keyboard on page
88)
Switch cover on page
Palm rest on page
98)
TouchPad on page
100)
Display assembly on page
Top cover on page
121)
130)
74)
75)
86)
94)
109)
Spare part number
613316-001
613315-001