Replacing FRUs
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.
Remove the storage drive. For details, see Replacing the storage drive.
Remove the internal speaker. For details, see Replacing the internal speaker.
Remove the system fan. For details, see Replacing the system fan.
Remove the PCI Express card. For details, see Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card adapter.
Remove the heat sink. For details, see Replacing the heat sink.
Remove the Wi-Fi card. For details, see Replacing the Wi-Fi card.
Remove the Wi-Fi antennas. For details, see Replacing the Wi-Fi antennas.
Remove the microprocessor. For details, see Replacing the microprocessor.
Remove the bottom cover. For details, see Replacing the bottom cover.
Remove the memory module. For details, see Replacing the memory module.
Remove the M.2 storage drive. For details, see Replacing the M.2 storage drive.
Remove the antenna bracket. For details, see Replacing the antenna bracket.
Record the cable routing and cable connections, and then disconnect all cables from the system board. See System board.
Replace the system board and chassis.
Note
Carefully handle the system board by its edges.
Route all the cables that you disconnected from the failing system board, and then reconnect the cables to the new system board. See System board.
Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.