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10. Open the latch and connect the keyboard cable to the system board.
11. Open the latch and connect the keyboard-backlight cable to the system board.
12. Open the latch and connect the touchpad cable to the system board.
13. Open the latch and connect the power-button cable to the USB board.
Next steps
1. Install the
left
fan.
2. Install the
right
fan.
3. Install the
memory
module.
4. Install the
wireless
card.
5. Install the
solid-state drive
6. Install the
solid-state drive
7. Install the
rear cover
8. Install the battery.
9. Install the
base
cover.
10. Follow the procedure in
Heat sink
Removing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
CAUTION:
For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The
oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
NOTE:
The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
2. Remove the
base
cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the
rear
cover.
5. Remove the
solid-state drive
6. Remove the
solid-state drive
7. Remove the
wireless
card.
8. Remove the
memory
module.
9. Remove the
right
fan.
10. Remove the
left
fan.
11. Remove the
system
board.
NOTE:
System board can be removed with the heat sink, I/O board, and USB board attached.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
2.
1.
After working inside your
Before working inside your
1.
2.
computer.
computer.
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