Specifications

System Board
The system board is located on the right side of the computer (viewed from the rear) under the
system board cover. It is secured with seven Torx screws.
Figure 6-49 System board location
To remove the system board:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to Disassemble the Computer
on page 29).
2. Remove the center access panel (see
Center Access Panel on page 32).
3. Remove the memory access panel (see
Memory Access Panel on page 34).
4. Remove the memory module (see
Memory on page 42).
5. Remove the drive access panel (see
Drive Access Panel on page 35).
6. Remove the stand (see
Stand on page 33).
7. Remove the optical drive (see
Optical Drive on page 37).
8. Remove the top panel (see
Top Panel on page 45).
9. Remove the rear cover (see
Rear Cover on page 48).
10. Remove the system board cover (see
System Board Cover on page 49).
11. Remove the WLAN module (see
WLAN Module on page 57).
12. Remove the heat sink (see
Heat Sink (Thermal Module) on page 59.
13. Remove the processor (see
Processor on page 61).
14. Disconnect all cables from the system board, noting their location for reinstallation.
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