Removal and replacement procedures
System board
✎
The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
Description
For use only on computer models equipped with an AMD processor:
■ For use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory
■ For use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor:
■ For use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory
■ GL system board for use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with
UMA memory
■ GM system board for use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with
UMA 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. Keyboard and switch cover (see
d. Speaker (see
e. Display assembly (see
f. Top cover (see
6. Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable from the system board (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:
■
WLAN module (see
■
Memory modules (see
■
RTC battery (see
■
Modem module (see
■
Heat sink (see
■
Modem module cable (see
■
Processor (see
4–36
"Battery" on page
"Hard drive" on page
"Optical drive" on page
"Keyboard and switch cover" on page
"Speaker" on page
4-24)
"Display assembly" on page
"Top cover" on page
"WLAN module" on page
"Memory module" on page
"RTC battery" on page
"Modem module" on page
"Heat sink" on page
4-44)
"Modem module cable" on page
"Processor" on page
4-49)
4-6).
4-8)
4-18)
4-25)
4-32)
4-12)
4-16)
4-40)
4-42)
4-48)
Spare part number
538392-001
538391-001
538408-001
538407-001
538409-001
4-20)
"Bluetooth module" on page
Maintenance and Service Guide
4-34).