If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
NOTE Replacing the system board removes any changes that you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. Make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
About this task
The following image indicates the connectors on your system board.
Display cable
Power-adapter port cable
Fan cable
I/O-board cable
Speaker cable
Keyboard cable
Keyboard backlit cable
Touchpad cable
4 zone keyboard cable
Front LED light cable (optional)
Fan cable
Power-button cable
The following image indicates the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
NOTE Place the system board on a clean and flat surface.
Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE Align the system board with the positioning pins on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE Align the heat sink to the top edge of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Align the screw holes on the Type-C bracket with the screw holes on the system board.
Replace the two (M2x4) screws that secures the Type-C bracket to the system board.
Replace the (M2x4) screw that secures the USB board to the to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the (M2x4) screw that secures the left fan to the to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the four (M2x4) screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Open the latch and connect the display cable to the system board.
Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
Open the latch and connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
Connect the fan cable to the system board.
Open the latch and connect the I/O-board cable to the system board.
Connect the speaker cable to the system board.
Open the latch and connect the keyboard cable to the system board.
Open the latch and connect the keyboard-backlight cable to the system board.
Open the latch and connect the touchpad cable to the system board.
Open the latch and connect the front LED light cable to the system board (optional).
Open the latch and disconnect the 4 zone keyboard cable from the system board (optional).
Connect the fan cable to the system board.
CAUTION Ensure that the power button cable is routed below the USB board and connected to its connector on the USB board. The computer will not power on if the power button cable is not connected properly.
Open the latch and connect the power-button cable to the USB board.