User Guide

Replacing convertible notebook components
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Replacing the system board
Tools you need to complete this task:
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Additional materials you need to complete this task:
• X-23-7762 thermal grease
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the system board:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2 Remove the bay module by following the instructions in “Replacing a bay module” on page 7.
3 Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by
following the instructions in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 9.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
5.0mm hex nutdriver
1 black 2.5*8.0 (Optional
bay module security
screw)
1 chrome 2.5*5.0 (Hard
drive)
2-4 black 2.5*5.0 (System
board)
2 chrome 2.0*2.5
(modem)
2 chrome 2.0*3.0
(IEEE 802.11 wireless
card) Select models
only
2 black 2.0*2.5 (TPM
module)
2 black 2.5*8.0
(Keyboard)
4 or 6 black 2.5*8.0 (LCD
hinge to notebook)
14-16 black 2.5*8.0
(palm rest-bottom)
2 chrome 2.0*5.0
(palm rest-hard drive
bay)
3 chrome 2.0-0.4*2.0
(palm rest-modular
drive bay)
1 black 2.5*8.0 (palm
rest-top)