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4 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling
assembly” on page 11.
5 If your new system board does not include a processor, remove the processor from the old
system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in
“Replacing the processor” on page 14.
6 Remove the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless card from the old system board and install it on
the new system board by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless
card” on page 16.
7 If the optional TPM module is located in the wireless bay, remove it from the old system
board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in “Replacing the
TPM module (select models)” on page 66.
8 Remove the hard drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 21.
9 Remove the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
10 Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on
page 27.
11 Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
12 Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
13 Remove the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
14 Unplug the optional fan from the system board (one connector).