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Ethernet and audio board Removing the ethernet and audio board Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the 2230 solid-state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in slot one, whichever applicable. 4. Remove the 2230 solid state drive or 2280 solid-state drive in slot two, whichever applicable. 5. Remove the wireless card. 6. Remove the rear-I/O cover. 7. Remove the battery. 8. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 21 in Removing the system board. NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed along with the memory, ethernet and audio board, USB board, and fan and heat sink-assembly. 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 ethernet and audio board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Turn the system-board assembly over. 2. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the ethernet and audio board to the system-board assembly. 3. Lift at an angle and remove the ethernet and audio board from the system-board assembly. Installing the ethernet and audio board Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. 58

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Ethernet and audio board
Removing the ethernet and audio board
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
3.
Remove the
2230 solid-state drive
or
2280 solid-state drive
in slot one, whichever applicable.
4.
Remove the
2230 solid state drive
or
2280 solid-state drive
in slot two, whichever applicable.
5.
Remove the
wireless card
.
6.
Remove the
rear-I/O cover
.
7.
Remove the
battery
.
8.
Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 21 in
Removing the system board
.
NOTE:
The system board can be removed and installed along with the memory, ethernet and audio board, USB board, and
fan and heat sink-assembly. 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 ethernet and audio board and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1.
Turn the system-board assembly over.
2.
Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the ethernet and audio board to the system-board assembly.
3.
Lift at an angle and remove the ethernet and audio board from the system-board assembly.
Installing the ethernet and audio board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
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