System Board - Compaq Armada E700 Series Maintenance And Service Manual

5.20 System Board

NOTE: Make sure the PC Card release buttons are in the "in" position before removing
or installing the system board.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3).
2. Remove all battery packs (Section 5.5).
3. Remove all hard drives (Section 5.6).
4. Remove all MultiBay devices (Section 5.7).
5. Remove all PC Cards (Section 5.8).
6. Remove the keyboard assembly (Section 5.10).
7. Remove the CPU cover (Section 5.11).
8. Remove the power supply (Section 5.12).
9. Remove the fan assembly (Section 5.13).
10. Remove the audio board (Section 5.14).
11. Remove the auxiliary battery (Section 5.16).
12. Remove the mini PCI riser board (Section 5.17).
13. Remove the USB board (Section 5.19).
14. Remove the display assembly (Section 5.20).
15. Position the computer so the rear panel faces forward.
5-54 Remove and Replacement Procedures