Specifications

System board
Description Spare part number
System board for use with HP Compaq 6715b computer models with WWAN capability (includes
WWAN module slot)
443896-001
System board for use with HP Compaq 6715b computer models without WWAN capability (does
not include WWAN module slot)
443898-001
System board for use with HP Compaq 6715s computer models 443897-001
System board for use with HP Compaq 6710b computer models with WWAN capability (includes
WWAN module slot)
446905-001
System board for use with HP Compaq 6710b computer models without WWAN capability (does
not include WWAN module slot)
446904-001
System board for use with HP Compaq 6710s computer models 446906-001
Before removing the system 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 52).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 56)
b. Memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see
Expansion memory module on page 60)
c. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 66)
d. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 68)
e.
Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 74)
f. Fan (see
Fan on page 75)
g. Heat sink (see
Heat sink on page 76)
h. Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 80)
i. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 85)
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