Usb/Esata Board - HP EliteBook 8730w Maintenance And Service Manual

USB/eSATA board

Description
USB/eSATA board (includes cable)
Before removing the USB/eSATA 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 following components:
a. Battery (see
b. Optical drive (see
c. Keyboard (see
d. Switch cover (see
e. Display assembly (see
f. Top cover (see
Remove the USB/eSATA board:
1. Disconnect the USB/eSATA board cable (1) from the system board.
2. Remove the two PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) that secure the USB/eSATA board to the base enclosure.
3. Lift the left side of the USB/audio board (3) until the USB and eSATA connectors disengage from
the openings in the base enclosure.
4. Remove the USB/eSATA board and cable from the base enclosure.
82 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Battery on page 41)
Optical drive on page
Keyboard on page 55)
Switch cover on page
Display assembly on page
Top cover on page 78)
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Spare part number
493981-001