1. Remove the power connector cable 1 from the clips and routing channel built into the base enclosure.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screw 2 that secures the power connector and bracket to the base enclosure.
3. Remove the power connector bracket 3 by pulling it straight up 4.
Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.
System board
✎
The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
Description
System board with discrete graphics subsystem and 1 GB of dedicated memory
Before removing the system board, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
b. Optical drive (see
c. Switch cover and keyboard (see
d. Display assembly (see
e. Top cover (see
When replacing the system board, be sure that the following additional components are removed from the defective
system board and installed on the replacement system board:
■
TV tuner module (see
RTC battery (see
■
Maintenance and Service Guide
"Battery" on page
"Hard drive" on page
4-14)
"Optical drive" on page
"Switch cover and keyboard" on page
"Display assembly" on page
"Top cover" on page
4-30)
"TV tuner module" on page
"RTC battery" on page
4-13)
4-6).
4-9)
4-24)
4-12)
Removal and replacement procedures
Spare part number
574902-001
4-18)
4–37