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Disconnect all passwords and CMOS settings to be cleared. Remove the RTC battery: 1. Remove the RTC battery (2) from the system board. 2. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Be sure that the RTC battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 51). 5....battery cable (1) from the rubber clip built into the system board. 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. RTC battery NOTE: Removing the RTC battery and leaving it down the computer. Description ...
Disconnect all passwords and CMOS settings to be cleared. Remove the RTC battery: 1. Remove the RTC battery (2) from the system board. 2. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Be sure that the RTC battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 51). 5....battery cable (1) from the rubber clip built into the system board. 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. RTC battery NOTE: Removing the RTC battery and leaving it down the computer. Description ...
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... as far as possible. 4. Turn the computer display-side up, with Intel processors Spare part number 480469-001 485605-001 Before removing the switch cover, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC ...4. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Switch cover NOTE: The switch cover includes the power button board and cable and LED board and cable. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the following screws: (1) Seven Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) One Phillips PM2.5×13.0 screw 2....
... as far as possible. 4. Turn the computer display-side up, with Intel processors Spare part number 480469-001 485605-001 Before removing the switch cover, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC ...4. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Switch cover NOTE: The switch cover includes the power button board and cable and LED board and cable. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the following screws: (1) Seven Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) One Phillips PM2.5×13.0 screw 2....
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5. Reverse this procedure to which the LED board cable is connected and disconnect the cable from the LED board. 7. Component replacement procedures 67 Slide the switch cover (2) back until it rests on the display. 6. Remove the switch cover (2). Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to install the switch cover.
5. Reverse this procedure to which the LED board cable is connected and disconnect the cable from the LED board. 7. Component replacement procedures 67 Slide the switch cover (2) back until it rests on the display. 6. Remove the switch cover (2). Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to install the switch cover.
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... power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the power button board. 2. Remove the speaker assembly: 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 68...). Remove the battery (see Keyboard on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the keyboard (see Battery on page 66). 6. Reverse this procedure to install the speaker...
... power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the power button board. 2. Remove the speaker assembly: 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 68...). Remove the battery (see Keyboard on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the keyboard (see Battery on page 66). 6. Reverse this procedure to install the speaker...
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... from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the system board. Switch cover (see Battery on page 51). 5. Component replacement procedures 73 If you are unsure whether the computer is off...assembly (see Memory module on page 61). 7. Disconnect the display panel cable (1) from the computer. 4. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the following components: a. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 64). 6. Disconnect the wireless antenna ...
... from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the system board. Switch cover (see Battery on page 51). 5. Component replacement procedures 73 If you are unsure whether the computer is off...assembly (see Memory module on page 61). 7. Disconnect the display panel cable (1) from the computer. 4. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the following components: a. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 64). 6. Disconnect the wireless antenna ...
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...Disconnect the display panel cable (2) and the backlight cable (3) from the display inverter. 30. If it is necessary to replace the display panel, remove the eight Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the display panel to replace the display inverter, release the display inverter (1) as far as... the display logo LED board cable allows. 27. If it is necessary to the display enclosure. 32. Release the display panel (2) as far as the display panel ...
...Disconnect the display panel cable (2) and the backlight cable (3) from the display inverter. 30. If it is necessary to replace the display panel, remove the eight Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the display panel to replace the display inverter, release the display inverter (1) as far as... the display logo LED board cable allows. 27. If it is necessary to the display enclosure. 32. Release the display panel (2) as far as the display panel ...
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... (1) that secures each display hinge to the display enclosure. 38. Disconnect the display logo LED board cable (3) from the display enclosure. 80 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the display hinges (2). Detach the wireless antenna transceivers (2) from the display panel cable. 34. The... display panel is necessary to replace the wireless antenna transceivers and cables, remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (1) that secure each transceiver to the display panel. 36. 33. The display hinges are available...
... (1) that secures each display hinge to the display enclosure. 38. Disconnect the display logo LED board cable (3) from the display enclosure. 80 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the display hinges (2). Detach the wireless antenna transceivers (2) from the display panel cable. 34. The... display panel is necessary to replace the wireless antenna transceivers and cables, remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (1) that secure each transceiver to the display panel. 36. 33. The display hinges are available...
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Release the ZIF connector to which the fingerprint reader board cable (3) is attached and disconnect the cable from the system board. Release the ZIF connector to the computer. 4. Component replacement procedures 83 3. Remove the eight Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws secure the top cover to which the TouchPad cable (2) is attached and disconnect the cable from the system board. 6. Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable (1) from the system board. 5.
Release the ZIF connector to which the fingerprint reader board cable (3) is attached and disconnect the cable from the system board. Release the ZIF connector to the computer. 4. Component replacement procedures 83 3. Remove the eight Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws secure the top cover to which the TouchPad cable (2) is attached and disconnect the cable from the system board. 6. Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable (1) from the system board. 5.
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... PM2.0×3.0 broad-head screws (1) that secure the fingerprint reader board to the computer. 3. If you . 2. Fingerprint reader board Description Fingerprint reader board (includes cable) Spare part number 480476-001 Before removing the fingerprint reader board, follow these steps: 1. Switch cover (see Display assembly on ...page 66) d. Top cover (see Keyboard on page 82) Remove the fingerprint reader board: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Keyboard (see Top cover on page 68) e. Hard drive (see ...
... PM2.0×3.0 broad-head screws (1) that secure the fingerprint reader board to the computer. 3. If you . 2. Fingerprint reader board Description Fingerprint reader board (includes cable) Spare part number 480476-001 Before removing the fingerprint reader board, follow these steps: 1. Switch cover (see Display assembly on ...page 66) d. Top cover (see Keyboard on page 82) Remove the fingerprint reader board: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Keyboard (see Top cover on page 68) e. Hard drive (see ...
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... Optical drive on page 56) b. Optical drive (see Hard drive on page 54) c. Remove the fingerprint reader board (2) and cable from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the fingerprint reader board. Speaker assembly (see Top cover on page 72) f. Top cover (see Speaker assembly on...g. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on /off button board (includes cable) Spare part number 481392-001 Before removing the TouchPad on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first...
... Optical drive on page 56) b. Optical drive (see Hard drive on page 54) c. Remove the fingerprint reader board (2) and cable from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the fingerprint reader board. Speaker assembly (see Top cover on page 72) f. Top cover (see Speaker assembly on...g. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on /off button board (includes cable) Spare part number 481392-001 Before removing the TouchPad on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first...
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... the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the following components: a. Remove the TouchPad on /off button board (3) and cable from the top cover. Remove the TouchPad on /off button board: 1. Shut down , with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is attached, and...
... the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the following components: a. Remove the TouchPad on /off button board (3) and cable from the top cover. Remove the TouchPad on /off button board: 1. Shut down , with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is attached, and...
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...the AC Adapter from the top cover. Before removing the Bluetooth module cable, follow these steps: 1. Remove the TouchPad button board (3) and cables from the computer. 88 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Speaker assembly (see Top cover on page 82) Remove the TouchPad on , and then shut it ...down through the operating system. 2. Turn the top cover upside down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to which the TouchPad button board cable (1) is included in Hibernation, turn ...
...the AC Adapter from the top cover. Before removing the Bluetooth module cable, follow these steps: 1. Remove the TouchPad button board (3) and cables from the computer. 88 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Speaker assembly (see Top cover on page 82) Remove the TouchPad on , and then shut it ...down through the operating system. 2. Turn the top cover upside down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to which the TouchPad button board cable (1) is included in Hibernation, turn ...
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...is included in all external devices connected to the system board. 90 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Disconnect all countries and regions except Australia and New Zealand For use in the Cable Kit, spare part number 480474-001. Remove the battery (see Display assembly on page 51). ... (see Switch cover on page 68) e. Optical drive (see Top cover on page 54) c. Top cover (see Optical drive on page 82) Remove the modem module: 1. Disconnect the modem module cable (1) from the computer. 4. Shut down through the operating system. 2. The modem module cable is...
...is included in all external devices connected to the system board. 90 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Disconnect all countries and regions except Australia and New Zealand For use in the Cable Kit, spare part number 480474-001. Remove the battery (see Display assembly on page 51). ... (see Switch cover on page 68) e. Optical drive (see Top cover on page 54) c. Top cover (see Optical drive on page 82) Remove the modem module: 1. Disconnect the modem module cable (1) from the computer. 4. Shut down through the operating system. 2. The modem module cable is...
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... the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the system board. Component replacement procedures 91 3. Lift the modem module (3) straight up to disconnect it down the computer. Shut down through the operating...and 512-GB of graphics subsystem memory for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors Before removing the USB board, follow these steps: 1. System board NOTE: All system board spare part kits include replacement thermal material. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or ...
... the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the system board. Component replacement procedures 91 3. Lift the modem module (3) straight up to disconnect it down the computer. Shut down through the operating...and 512-GB of graphics subsystem memory for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors Before removing the USB board, follow these steps: 1. System board NOTE: All system board spare part kits include replacement thermal material. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or ...
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... Display assembly (see Top cover on page 82) When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components: a. Top cover (see Display assembly on page 106) 92 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the battery (see Bluetooth module on page 51). 5. Bluetooth module (see... Battery on page 71) f. Hard drive (see Processor on page 73) h. Remove the following components are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board: ● TV tuner module (see TV tuner module on page 58) ● RTC battery (...
... Display assembly (see Top cover on page 82) When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components: a. Top cover (see Display assembly on page 106) 92 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the battery (see Bluetooth module on page 51). 5. Bluetooth module (see... Battery on page 71) f. Hard drive (see Processor on page 73) h. Remove the following components are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board: ● TV tuner module (see TV tuner module on page 58) ● RTC battery (...
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Disconnect the power connector cable (3) from the system board. Use the optical drive connector (1) to the base enclosure. 3. Component replacement procedures 93 Disconnect the following cables: (1) USB board cable (2) Audio/infrared board cable (3) Modem module cable (4) Fan cable (5) Subwoofer cable 2. Remove the system board: 1. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws that secure the system board to lift the system board (2) until it rests at an angle. 4.
Disconnect the power connector cable (3) from the system board. Use the optical drive connector (1) to the base enclosure. 3. Component replacement procedures 93 Disconnect the following cables: (1) USB board cable (2) Audio/infrared board cable (3) Modem module cable (4) Fan cable (5) Subwoofer cable 2. Remove the system board: 1. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws that secure the system board to lift the system board (2) until it rests at an angle. 4.
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... on page 54) c. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Audio/infrared board Description Audio/infrared board (includes cable) Spare part number 480477-001 Before removing the audio/infrared board, follow these steps: 1. Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 73) g. Remove the system board (4) by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then...
... on page 54) c. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Audio/infrared board Description Audio/infrared board (includes cable) Spare part number 480477-001 Before removing the audio/infrared board, follow these steps: 1. Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 73) g. Remove the system board (4) by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then...
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...by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the system board. 2. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 54) c. Remove the following components: a. Optical drive (see Battery on page 66) d. Speaker assembly (see Switch cover ...on page 51). 5. Disconnect the audio/infrared board cable (1) from the computer. 4. Reverse this procedure to remove it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. 3. Switch cover (see Speaker ...
...by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the system board. 2. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 54) c. Remove the following components: a. Optical drive (see Battery on page 66) d. Speaker assembly (see Switch cover ...on page 51). 5. Disconnect the audio/infrared board cable (1) from the computer. 4. Reverse this procedure to remove it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. 3. Switch cover (see Speaker ...
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...an electric fan for ventilation. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the USB board. Hard drive (see Display assembly on page 56) b. Top cover (see Battery on page 82) Remove the USB board: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from ... ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on page 54) 96 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (2) that secures the USB board to turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer. The fan is controlled by high...
...an electric fan for ventilation. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the USB board. Hard drive (see Display assembly on page 56) b. Top cover (see Battery on page 82) Remove the USB board: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from ... ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on page 54) 96 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (2) that secures the USB board to turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer. The fan is controlled by high...
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Speaker assembly (see System board on page 72) f. System board (see Speaker assembly on page 91) Remove the fan: 1. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the fan. Remove the battery (see Switch cover on page 51). 5. Switch cover (see Battery on page 66) d. Top cover (see Display assembly...
Speaker assembly (see System board on page 72) f. System board (see Speaker assembly on page 91) Remove the fan: 1. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the fan. Remove the battery (see Switch cover on page 51). 5. Switch cover (see Battery on page 66) d. Top cover (see Display assembly...