Main Board

Check Point / チェックポイント

Be sure to perform a FW update after replacing parts.

  1. Remove the 3 screws and remove the Right Cover (A).

    • : 3x8D
  2. Remove the 5 screws and pull the rear cover (A) toward to remove it.

    • : 3x8D

    Assembly / 組み立て

    Confirm that the rear cover is not floating. The positioning pin (A) may not fit into the hole (B).
  3. Remove the 5 screws fixing the Main Board Cover (A).

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    Assembly / 組み立て

    The screw shown in the figure must be fastened together with the ground wire (A).

    When installing the Main Board Cover, hold the center part with your hand while tightening the screws to prevent the cover from lifting.
  4. Lift the main board cover (A) slightly to release the dowel (B) and open the main board cover (A).


    Note / 補足

    The Main Board Cover (A) can be completely removed by lifting it in the open position shown above.
  5. Disconnect the cables from the connectors (B) (CN3/CN4/CN6/CN13) of the MCU Board (A), and remove the screw. Remove the clamp (C).

    • : 3x8D
  6. Hang the protrusion of the MCU Wiring Rail (A) on the Wire Hook (B), and withdraw it.


    Assembly / 組み立て

    Engage the hook (A) of the MCU Wiring Rail in the hole (B) of the Board Box and install.
  7. Disconnect the cables from the main board connector (A), the MCU board connectors (B) and release from clamp (C).
  8. Disconnect the cables (CN5/CN10/CN11/CN12/CN504) from the connector (B) of the MCU Board (A), and release the from the 3 clamps (C).
  9. Remove the 2 screws, slightly lift the board box (A) to release the hook.

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  10. Open the Board Box (A), and fix with the Wire Hook (B).


    Caution / 注意

    Be careful not to close the Board Box with the Wire Hook fixed in place.
  11. Remove the User Info ROM Board (A).
  12. Remove the Mech Info ROM Board (A).
  13. Remove the TPM Board (A).
  14. Remove the FFC from the Main Board connector (A), and remove the 2 FFC clamps (B).


    Assembly / 組み立て

    When assembling the FFC, insert it until you hear a click sound.
  15. Disconnect the cables from Main Board connectors (A).


    Caution / 注意

    Remove the SATA cable (A) by holding the position shown in the figure, as there is a risk of disconnecting the connector on the main board. At this time, support the connector with fingers so that it does not fall down.

  16. Remove the wire hook, and close the Board Box.

    Caution / 注意

    Be careful not to close the Board Box with the Wire Hook fixed in place.
  17. Among the screws fixing the MCU Board (A), remove the 2 screws circled in red in the figure, and loosen the 7 screws circled in blue.

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  18. Slide the MCU Board (A) downward, and disconnect it from the two Main Board connectors (B).
  19. Remove all of the cables connected to the Main Board (A), remove the 7 screws, and then remove the Main Board.

    • : 3x8D