Service Manual

Installing the IO board

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Slide and place the I/O board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

NOTE:

Ensure that the USB port on the I/O board is aligned to the USB port slot on the palm-rest and keyboard

assembly.

2. Align the screw holes on the I/O board to the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Replace the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

4. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

5. Connect the I/O-board cable to the connector on the I/O board and close the latch.

6. Adhere the tape that secures the I/O-board cable latch to the I/O board.

7. Close the left-display hinge and align the screw holes on the left-display hinge with the screw holes on the palm-rest and

keyboard assembly

8. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the left-display hinge to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing and installing components