NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical
outlets and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.
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M2.5 x 4-mm captive-washer screws (3)
2
system board
3
network connector
4
modem connector
5
network cable cover
6
M2.5 x 20-mm screw
The BIOS chip on the system board contains the service tag sequence, which is also visible on a bar code label on the bottom of the computer.
The replacement kit for the system board includes a floppy disk or CD that provides a utility for transferring the service tag sequence to the replacement system board.
NOTICE: If you received a flash BIOS update floppy disk or CD with the
replacement microprocessor, you must update the BIOS after replacing the
microprocessor module.
First remove the network cable cover: Insert a narrow plastic scribe
or small screwdriver just barely into the slot that faces the back of
the computer (do not insert the scribe far enough to catch on the
wires inside), press down on the cover lightly to secure it, and pry
upward to release the cover.
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network cable cover
Disconnect the network cable. Do not pull on the cable wires.
Instead, pry up the outer corner of the upper connector until the
connectors start to separate.
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outer corner of upper connector
2
network cable
Remove the three M2.5 x 4-mm captive-washer screws from the
system board.
Remove the M2.5 x 20-mm screw from the center of the LED board.
Lift the front of the system board and work it out of the back panel.
If necessary to help release the system board, pull outward on the top of the plastic near the back left corner of the bottom case (see the small arrow at the far left in the following figure).
