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10Disconnect the cable from the old Bluetooth module, then slide the module from the 
convertible notebook.
11Slide the new Bluetooth module into the convertible notebook.
12Connect the cable to the new Bluetooth module.
13Replace the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
14Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
15Replace the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
16Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
17Replace the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
18Replace the hard drive by following the steps in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 21.
19If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, plug the wireless antennas back 
in by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
20Replace the wireless bay cover by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless 
card” on page 16.
21Insert the bay module by following the instructions in “Replacing a bay module” on page 7. 
						

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Replacing the system board
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Additional materials you need to complete this task:
X-23-7762 thermal grease
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the system board:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Remove the bay module by following the instructions in “Replacing a bay module” on page 7.
3Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by 
following the instructions in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 9.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver5.0 mm hex nutdriver
1 black 2.5*8.0 (Optional 
bay module security 
screw)
1 chrome 2.5*5.0 (Hard 
drive)
2-4 black 2.5*5.0 (System 
board)2 chrome 2.0*2.5 
(modem)
2 chrome 2.0*3.0 
(IEEE 802.11 wireless 
card) Select models 
only
2 black 2.0*2.5 (TPM 
module)
2 black 2.5*8.0 
(Keyboard)4 or 6 black 2.5*8.0 (LCD 
hinge to notebook)
14-16 black 2.5*8.0 
(palm rest-bottom)
2 chrome 2.0*5.0 
(palm rest-hard drive 
bay)3 chrome 2.0-0.4*2.0 
(palm rest-modular 
drive bay)
1 black 2.5*8.0 (palm 
rest-top) 
						

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4Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling 
assembly” on page 11.
5If your new system board does not include a processor, remove the processor from the old 
system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in 
“Replacing the processor” on page 14.
6Remove the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless card from the old system board and install it on 
the new system board by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless 
card” on page 16.
7If the optional TPM module is located in the wireless bay, remove it from the old system 
board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
TPM module (select models)” on page 66.
8Remove the hard drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 21.
9Remove the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
10Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
11Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
12Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
13Remove the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
14Unplug the optional fan from the system board (one connector). 
						

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15Unplug the speakers from the system board (one connector).
16Unplug the Bluetooth module from the system board (one connector).
Speaker connector 
						

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17Remove the system board screws.
18Carefully remove the system board.
19Turn the system board over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the modem from the 
old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in 
“Replacing the modem” on page 63.
20If the optional TPM module is located on the bottom of the system board, remove it from 
the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions 
in “Replacing the TPM module (select models)” on page 67.
21Place the new system board into the convertible notebook and reconnect all cables.
22Replace the system board screws in the holes on the top of the system board removed in 
Step 17.
23Connect the Bluetooth module to the system board.
24Connect the speakers to the system board.
25Connect the optional fan to the system board.Important
The number of screws varies by convertible notebook model. 
Screw
Screw Screw
Screw 
						

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26Replace the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
27Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
28Replace the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
29Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
30Replace the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
31Replace the hard drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 21.
32Replace the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling 
assembly” on page 11.
33If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, plug the wireless antennas back 
in by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
34Replace the wireless bay cover by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless 
card” on page 16.
35Insert the bay module by following the instructions in “Replacing a bay module” on page 7. 
						

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Replacing the modem
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the modem:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Remove the bay module by following the instructions in “Replacing a bay module” on page 7.
3If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas 
by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
4Remove the hard drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 21.
5Remove the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
6Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver5.0 mm hex nutdriver
1 black 2.5*8.0 (Optional 
bay module security 
screw)1 chrome 2.5*5.0 (Hard 
drive)
2-4 black 2.5*5.0 (System 
board)
2 chrome 2.0*2.5 
(modem)
2 black 2.5*8.0 
(Keyboard)
4 or 6 black 2.5*8.0 (LCD 
hinge to notebook)14-16 black 2.5*8.0 
(palm rest-bottom)
2 chrome 2.0*5.0 
(palm rest-hard drive 
bay)
3 chrome 2.0-0.4*2.0 
(palm rest-modular 
drive bay)
1 black 2.5*8.0 (palm 
rest-top) 
						

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7Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
8Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
9Remove the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
10Remove the system board by following the steps in “Replacing the system board” on page 58.
11Turn the system board over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the screws that secure 
the modem to the convertible notebook.
12Lift the modem off of the system board.
 Screw
 Screw 
						

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13Turn the modem over, then unplug the modem cable from the modem.
14Install the new modem on the system board.
15Replace the system board following the steps in “Replacing the system board” on page 58.
16Replace the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
17Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
18Replace the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
19Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
20Replace the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26.
21Replace the hard drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 21.
22If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, plug the wireless antennas back 
in by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
23Replace the wireless bay cover by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless 
card” on page 16.
24Insert the bay module by following the instructions in “Replacing a bay module” on page 7. 
						

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Replacing the TPM module (select models)
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the TPM module:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Open the wireless bay by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless 
card” on page 16.
3Remove the two screws that secure the TPM module to the system board.
4Lift the TPM module from the system board.
5Install the new TPM module onto the system board.
6Replace the TPM module screws removed in Step 3.
7Replace the wireless bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. Important
If the TPM module is not located in the wireless bay, use the procedure found in 
“Replacing the TPM module (select models)” on page 67 to replace the TPM module.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
2 black 2.0*2.5 (TPM 
module)
Screw
Screw