About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Place the I/O board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Align the screw holes on the I/O board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Connect the fingerprint-reader cable to the I/O board and close the latch.
NOTE: This step is only applicable to computers shipped with a fingerprint reader.
5. Connect the I/O-board cable to the I/O board and close the latch.
6. Connect the I/O-board cable to the system board and close the latch.
7. Adhere the tape that secures the I/O-board cable-connector latch to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the heat sink.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Fans
Removing the left fan
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE:
Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your
computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
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Removing and installing components