Audio board
Description Spare part number
Audio board (includes Digital Media slot and cable) 596055-001
Before removing the audio board, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off 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 first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 46), and then remove the following components:
a. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 52) or secondary hard drive (see Secondary hard
drive on page 53)
b. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 61)
c. Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 65)
d. Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 74)
e. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 83)
Remove the audio board:
1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the audio board to the base
enclosure.
2. Lift the rear edge of the audio board (2) and disconnect it from the system board.
3. Release the audio board (3) from the base enclosure by sliding it toward the back of the base
enclosure.
4. Remove the audio board.
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