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 and solid state drive.
Removal:
Remove the RTC battery cable from the routing channel on the top cover.
Using a non-metallic flat-bladed tool, remove the RTC battery
from the adhesive that secures it to the top cover.
Using minimal force, lift the locking bar up on the wireless module ZIF connector
and disconnect the wireless module ribbon cable from the system board.
CAUTION! Use care to prevent damaging the ZIF connector and ribbon cable.
Disconnect the right speaker cable from its connector on the system board.
IMPORTANT: Make note of which connector each of the fan cables is connected into.
Remove the tape that secures the right fan cables to the system board.
Disconnect the two right fan cables from their connectors on the system board.
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.
Using minimal force, lift the locking bar up on the keyboard backlight ZIF connector
and disconnect the keyboard backlight 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 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.
Remove the retention tape that secures the left fan cables to the system board.
Disconnect the two left fan cables from their connectors on the system board.
Lift the locking bar on the display panel cable
and disconnect it from its connector on the system board.
Disconnect the left speaker cable from its connector on the system board.
Remove the three, three millimeter P0 Phillips-head screws
that secure the system board to the top cover.
Carefully lift the front edge of the system board off of the alignment pins on the top cover
and slide the external connectors out of the cut outs in the rear edge of the top cover.
Replacement:
Note: Before installing a new system board,
remove the following from the old system board and install on the new system board:
Fan/Heatsink Assembly.
Real-time Clock (RTC) battery.
Toe the external connectors on the system board into the cut outs in the rear edge
of the top cover and lower the system board onto the alignment pins.
Caution! To avoid damage, ensure that all cables are free from
being pinched between the system board and top cover.
Replace the three, three millimeter P0 Phillips-head screws
that secure the system board to top cover.
Connect the left speaker cable into its connector on the system board.
Connect the display panel cable into its connector on the system board
and lower the locking bar to secure it into place.
Connect each of the left fan cables into their connectors on the system board
and replace the retention tape that secures them into place.
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.
Insert the keyboard backlight ribbon cable into the keyboard backlight 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 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.
Connect each of the right fan cables into their connectors on the system board
and replace the retention tape that secures them into place.
Connect the right speaker cable into its connector on the system board.
Insert the wireless module ribbon cable into the wireless module 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.
Place the RTC battery into position on the top cover and apply pressure to adhere it into place.
Route the RTC battery cable through its routing channel on the top cover.
Ensure each of the cables connected to the system board are properly routed.
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.