Removing the system board
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
NOTE:The system board can be removed and installed with the heat sink attached in order to simplify the procedure and preserve the heat sink between the system board and heat-sink. In order to do so, technicians must also remove the two (M2x5) screws the secure the system fan to the system board.
NOTE:For the models shipped with a fingerprint reader, disconnect the fingerprint reader cable from the connector on the system board before removing the system board from the palm-rest assembly and keyboard assembly.
- Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the eDP/display cable bracket to the system board.
- Lift the eDP/display cable bracket away from the system.
- Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
- Using the pull tab, disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.
- Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connecter on the system board.
NOTE:When you disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connecter on the system board, the CMOS setting is cleared.
- Open the latch and disconnect the USH board cable from the connector on the system board.
- Open the latch and disconnect the touch-pad cable from the connector on the system board.
- Remove the three screws (M2x5) that secure the USB Type-C bracket to the system board.
- Lift off the USB Type-C bracket off the system board.
- Remove the four screws (M2x5) that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly and keyboard assembly.
- Lift the system board off the palm-rest assembly and keyboard assembly.