Removal and replacement procedures
System board
✎
The system board spare part kit includes UMA or discrete graphics subsystem memory, built-in modem, and
replacement thermal material.
Description
GM45 UMA system board (built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, and replacement thermal material)
GM45 UMA system board (built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, HDMI port, and replacement thermal
material)
GL40 UMA system board (built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, and replacement thermal material)
GL40 UMA system board (built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, HDMI port, and replacement thermal
material)
GL40 UMA system board (built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, HDMI port, and replacement thermal
material)
PM45 discrete system board (built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, HDMI port, and replacement
thermal material)
PM45 discrete system board PM45 (built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, and replacement thermal
material)
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. Optical drive (see
b. Hard drive (see
c. Keyboard (see
d. Switch cover (see
e. Power button board (see
f. Display assembly (see
g. 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:
■
Memory module (see
■
Wireless module (see
■
Fan/heat sink assembly (see
■
Processor (see
4–36
"Battery" on page
"Optical drive" on page
"Hard drive" on page
"Keyboard" on page
"Switch cover" on page
"Power button board" on page
"Display assembly" on page
"Top cover" on page
"Memory module" on page
"Wireless module" on page
"Fan/heat sink assembly" on page
"Processor" on page
4-42)
4-7).
4-8)
4-10)
4-17)
4-20)
4-22)
4-23)
4-30)
4-13)
4-14)
4-38)
Spare part number
517832-001
517839-001
517836-001
517835-001
570246-001
517837-001
517838-001
Maintenance and Service Guide