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 base enclosure,
battery,
wireless module,
wireless WAN module (if installed),
hard disk drive,
and fan.
Removal
IMPORTANT: Make careful note of the routing of all cables for later replacement.
Remove the wireless antenna cable from the routing channel on the top cover.
Remove the 5.5 mm and 4 mm P1 Phillips-head screws that secure the right display panel hinge to the top cover.
Carefully open the right display panel hinge.
Remove the right display panel hinge support bracket from the alignment pin on the top cover and remove.
Disconnect the power connector cable from its connector on the system board.
Using minimal force, lift the locking bar up on the keyboard ZIF connector
and disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the system board.
Caution! Use care to prevent damaging the ZIF connector and ribbon cable.
Peel back the retention tape and disconnect the touchscreen cable from its connector on the system board.
Disconnect the display panel cable from its connector on the system board.
Remove the tape that covers the power button board ZIF connector on the system board.
Using minimal force, lift the locking bar up on the power button ZIF connector
and disconnect the power button board ribbon cable from the system board.
Caution! Use care to prevent damaging the ZIF connector and ribbon cable.
Using minimal force, lift the locking bar up on the touchpad board ZIF connector
and disconnect the touchpad board ribbon cable from the system board.
Caution! Use care to prevent damaging the ZIF connector and ribbon cable.
Remove the four 3 mm P1 Phillips-head screws (identified with triangles) that secure the system board to the top cover.
Lift the system board off of the alignment pins on the top cover and remove.
Replacement
Note: Before installing a new system board,
remove the following from the old system board and install on the new system board:
Memory Module(s)
Heat Sink
RTC Battery
Place the system board onto the alignment pins on the top cover.
CAUTION! Ensure that all cables are free from being pinched between the top cover and system board.
Replace the four 3 mm P1 Phillips-head screws (identified with triangles) that secure the system board to the top cover.
Insert the touchpad board ribbon cable into the touchpad board 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 ribbon cable.
Insert the power button board ribbon cable into the power button board 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 ribbon cable.
Replace that tape that covers the power button board ZIF connector on the system board.
Connect the display panel cable onto its connector on the system board.
Connect the touchscreen cable into its connector on the system board and replace the retention tape.
Insert the keyboard ribbon cable into the keyboard 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 ribbon cable.
Connect the power connector cable into its connector on the system board.
Route the power connector cable through the routing channel on the top cover.
Place the right display panel hinge support bracket onto the alignment pin on the top cover.
Close the right display panel hinge.
Replace the 4 mm and 5.5 mm P1 Phillips-head screws that secure the right display panel hinge to the top cover.
Route the wireless antenna cable through the routing channel on the top cover.
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