Note: The following video depicts a specific configuration of the notebook.
The same removal and replacement procedures apply to all configurations of the notebook.
Before you begin: Remove the top cover, wireless module,
solid state drive, audio board, and battery.
Removal:
IMPORTANT: Make careful note of the routing of all cables for later replacement.
Using minimal force, lift the locking bar up on the display panel cable ZIF connector
and disconnect the display panel cable from the system board.
CAUTION! Use care to prevent damaging the ZIF connector and cable.
Using minimal force, lift the locking bar up on the touchscreen cable ZIF connector
and disconnect the touchscreen cable from the system board.
CAUTION! Use care to prevent damaging the ZIF connector and cable.
Disconnect the power connector cable from its connector on the system board.
IMPORTANT: Do not grasp the cables when disconnecting a cable from the connector.
Apply even pressure on each side of the cable connector
and pull directly away from the connector.
Disconnect the speaker cable from its connector on the system board.
Remove the wireless antenna cables from the grounding tape and
retention tape that secure them to the base enclosure and heat sink.
Remove the seven, four millimeter P1 Phillips-head screws
that secure the system board to the base enclosure.
Lift the left edge of the system board off of the alignment pins
and guide the external connectors out of the cut outs in the base enclosure.
Remove the system board.
Replacement:
Note: Before installing a new system board, remove the following
from the old system board and install on the new system board:
Heat Sink,
Memory board and shield.
Toe the external connectors on the system board into the cut outs in the
base enclosure and lower the system board onto its alignment pins.
CAUTION! Ensure that all cables are free from being pinched
between the system board and base enclosure.
Replace the seven, four millimeter P1 Phillips-head screws
that secure the system board to the base enclosure.
Replace the retention tape and grounding tape that secures
the wireless antenna cables to the heat sink and base enclosure.
Connect the speaker cable into its connector on the system board.
Connect the power connector cable into its connector on the system board.
Insert the touchscreen cable into the touchscreen cable ZIF connector
on the system board and press the locking bar down to lock the cable into place.
CAUTION! Use care to prevent damaging the ZIF connector and cable.
Insert the display panel cable into the display panel cable ZIF connector
on the system board and press the locking bar down to lock the cable into place.
CAUTION! Use care to prevent damaging the ZIF connector and cable.
IMPORTANT: After system board replacement,
be sure to complete post-installation tasks as required, that may include:
Verifying functionality of the notebook,
Updating the BIOS,
Updating DMI and other settings,
Injecting Microsoft Windows 8 Digital Product Keys.