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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.
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 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.
Prerequisites
Steps
1. Remove the
optical
drive.
2. Remove the
base
cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the
memory
modules.
5. Remove the
wireless
card.
6. Remove the
solid-state drive/Intel
7. Remove the fan.
8. Remove the
heat
sink.
Procedure
Steps
1. Remove the four screws (M2.5x5) that secure the right hinge to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the right hinge.
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Removing the system board
Removing the system board
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
Optane.
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After working
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