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Installing the I/O board

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6. Remove the headset port. 7. Remove the left fan. 8. Remove the right fan. 9. Remove the heat pipe. 10. Remove the system board. NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed along with the heat sink, memory module and solid-state drives. This simplifies the removal and installation procedure and avoids breaking the thermal bond between the system board and heat sink. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Lift the I/O board and its cable off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the I/O board Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 63

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6.
Remove the
headset port
.
7.
Remove the
left fan
.
8.
Remove the
right fan
.
9.
Remove the
heat pipe
.
10.
Remove the
system board
.
NOTE:
The system board can be removed and installed along with the heat sink, memory module and solid-state drives. This
simplifies the removal and installation procedure and avoids breaking the thermal bond between the system board and heat
sink.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2.
Lift the I/O board and its cable off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the I/O board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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