Latitude 3530 Service Manual

Removing the system board

About this task

System board connectors

NOTE:The location of the memory module may vary depending on the configuration of your computer.

1. System fan cable connector
2. I/O cable connector
3. Memory module connector
4. Display cable connector
5. Power adapter port connector
6. Keyboard backlit LED cable connector
7. Keyboard cable connector
8. Touchpad cable connector
9. Battery cable connector
10. Hard-disk drive cable connector
11. USB cable connector
12. Speaker cable connector
13. WLAN card connector
14. M.2 SSD connector

The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

1. Remove the (M2.5x6) and the (M2.5x4) screws that secure the hinge to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Lift the hinge in an upward direction away from the palm-rest assembly.
3. For 4G LTE enabled computers, peel the WWAN I/O board cable from the palm-rest assembly.
4. Disconnect the speaker cable, power adapter port cable, hard-disk drive cable, and fan cable from the connector on the system board.
5. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable, keyboard cable, and USB cable from the connector on the system board.
6. Peel the adhesive, open the latch, and disconnect the display cable and I/O cable from the connector on the system board.
7. Remove the two (M2x5) screws that secure the Type-C bracket in place.
8. Lift and remove the Type-C bracket from the system board.
9. Remove the two (M2x2) screws that secure the system board in place.
10. Lift and remove the system board from the palm-rest assembly.