System board
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
NOTE:
Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup
program after you replace the system board.
NOTE:
Replacing the system board removes any changes that you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup
program. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE:
Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can
reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board.
2. Remove the stand.
3. Remove the
back
cover.
4. Remove the
I/O
cover.
5. Remove the
system-board
6. Remove the
memory
module.
7. Remove the
wireless
card.
8. Remove the
M.2 2230 solid-state drive
9. Remove the
heat
sink.
About this task
The following image indicates the connectors on your system board.
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Removing and installing components
Before working inside your
shield.
or
M.2 2280 solid-state
computer.
drive, as applicable.