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Removal and replacement procedures
Audio/infrared board
Before removing the audio/infrared board, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-7).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)
b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-15)
c. Switch cover and keyboard (see “Switch cover and keyboard” on page 4-20)
d. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-25)
e. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-30)
Remove the audio/infrared board:
1. Disconnect the audio/infrared board cable 1 from the LIF connector on the system board.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x7.0 screw 2 that secures the audio/infrared board to the base enclosure.
3. Release the clip 3 built into the base enclosure that secures the audio/infrared board.
4. Lift the audio/infrared board 4 straight up to remove it from the base enclosure.
Reverse this procedure to install the audio/infrared board.
Description Spare part number
Audio/infrared board for use in computers with discrete graphics subsystems
(includes cable)
512836-001
Audio/infrared board for use in computers with UMA graphics subsystems
(includes cable)
511892-001