System board
NOTE:
The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Replacement thermal
material is also available in the Thermal Material Kit, spare part number 634366-001.
Description
For use only with computer models equipped with a 3D display assembly (includes 1 GB of discrete
graphics subsystem memory)
For use only with computer models equipped with a 2D display assembly (includes 1 GB of discrete
graphics subsystem 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 subwoofer (see
6.
Disconnect the optical drive connector cable from the system board (see
on page
7.
Remove the hard drive (see
8.
Remove the top cover (see
When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the
defective system board and installed on the replacement system board:
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Memory module (see
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RTC battery (see
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mSATA drive (see
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WLAN module (see
●
Wireless audio module (see
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Top speaker (see
●
Power connector cable (see
●
Fan/heat sink assembly (see
●
Processor (see
Battery on page
Subwoofer on page
38).
Hard drive on page
Top cover on page
Memory module on page
RTC battery on page
mSATA drive on page
WLAN module on page
Wireless audio module on page
Top speaker on page
Power connector cable on page
Fan/heat sink assembly on page
Processor on page
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Component replacement procedures
Spare part number
665934-001
665933-001
Optical drive
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