Replacing The Front I/O Board - Lenovo Erazer X700 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Removing the computer cover".
Step 5. Remove the memory module. Refer to "Replacing a memory module".
Step 6. Remove the heat-sink assembly. Refer to "Replacing the heat-sink assembly".
Step 7. Remove the CPU. Refer to "Replacing the CPU".
Step 8. Remove the graphic card. Refer to "Replacing the graphic card".
Step 9. Remove the Wi-Fi card. Refer to "Replacing the Wi-Fi card".
Step 10. Disconnect the all cables from the connectors on motherboard.
Step 11. Remove the 8 screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Step 12. Slide then lift up the motherboard to remove it.
Step 13. Install the new motherboard:
a. Line up the holes on the new motherboard with mounting holes on the chassis and secure
it with screws.
b. Reattach the Wi-Fi card, CPU, heat-sink assembly, graphic card, memory module to the new
motherboard.
c. Connect the all cables to the new motherboard.
d. Reattach the hard disk drive, optical drive, graphic card.
Step 14. Reattach the computer cover.

Replacing the front I/O board

Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat.
To replace the front I/O board:
Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating
system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.
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