Gateway 980, User Manual

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Chapter 4: Installing Components
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Installing a voltage regulator
To install a voltage regulator:
1
Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 27 .
2
Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 28 .
3
If you are installing a new voltage regulator, go to Step 5 .
- OR -
If you are replacing a voltage regulator, on each end of the voltage regulator
support bracket, pinch the sides together, then lift the bracket away from
the server. You may need to first remove a heat sink or some memory
modules in order to access the sides of the support bracket.
4
Lift the voltage regulator away from the system board.
5
Insert the new voltage regulator into the voltage regulator slot, then replace
the support bracket.
6
If you removed a heat sink or some memory modules in Step 3 , replace
them.
7
Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 32 .