NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in
Before working inside your
inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Disconnecting the I/O board resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. Before
disconnecting the I/O board, it is recommended to note the BIOS setup program's settings.
Steps
1. Remove the
optical
drive.
2. Remove the
base
cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the
hard
drive.
Procedure
About this task
CAUTION:
Disconnecting the I/O board resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. Before
disconnecting the I/O board, it is recommended to note the BIOS setup program's settings.
Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the system board.
2. Lift the I/O board, along with the cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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Removing the I/O board
Removing the I/O board
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
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After working
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