Maintenance and Service Guide

System board
NOTE: All system board spare part kits include replacement thermal material.
All system boards use the following part numbers:
xxxxxx-001: Non-Windows operating systems
xxxxxx-601: Windows operating system
Description Spare part number
System board for use in models with discrete graphics memory (includes integrated processor)
Intel i7-8650U processor L15521-xx1
Intel i7-8550U processor L15519-xx1
Intel i5-8350U processor L15517-xx1
Intel i5-8250U processor L15515-xx1
Intel i7-7600U processor L43961-xx1
Intel i5-7200U processor L15513-xx1
System board for use in models with UMA graphics memory
Intel i7-8650U processor L15522-001
Intel i7-8550U processor L15520-001
Intel i5-8350U processor L15518-001
Intel i5-8250U processor L15516-001
Intel i7-7600U processor L43960-001
Intel i7-7500U processor L43959-001
Intel i5-7300U processor L15523-001
Intel i5-7200U processor L15514-001
Before removing the system board, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o 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 rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 38).
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 51).
6. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 47).
7. Remove the RJ-45 board and bracket (see RJ-45 board with bracket on page 58).
8. Remove the fan (see Fan on page 67).
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