Installing the system board (For computers
shipped with smart card reader)
CAUTION:The information in this
installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the connectors on your system board. Figure 1. System-board
connectors
Fan-cable connector (FAN1)
Display-cable connector (LCD1)
DC-in port connector (DCIN1)
Speaker-cable connector (SPK1)
Memory-module connectors (DM1 AND DM2)
Battery-cable connector (BATT1)
Wireless-card connector (WLAN1)
Touchpad-cable connector (TPAD1)
USH board FPC connector
SSD slot (SSD1)
vPro cable connector
I/O-board cable connector (IO)
The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a
visual representation of the removal procedure. Figure 2. Installing the system
boardFigure 3. Installing the system
board
Steps
Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest
assembly.
Replace the three screws (M2x3) that secure the system board to the palm-rest
assembly.
Replace the two screws (M2x5) that secure the Type-C module to the system
board.
Connect the following cables to the respective connectors on the system board:
I/O-board cable
vPro cable
USH board FPC
Touchpad cable
Speaker cable
Display cable (EDP)
Power-adapter port cable
Gently press the left display-hinge in a downward direction towards the system
board.
Replace the two
screws (M2.5x5) that secure the
left display-hinge to the palm-rest assembly.
NOTE:When replacing the system board, ensure that the USB
Type-C module is removed and transferred to the replacement system
board.
