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Replacing the system board
To replace the system board:
1
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
“Removing the side panel” on page 37 .
2
Remove all expansion cards by following the directions
in
“Adding or replacing an expansion card” on page 53 .
3
Remove all memory modules by following the directions
in
“Installing memory” on page 43 .
4
Disconnect all the power and data cables from the
system board, noting their locations and orientation.
(You will reconnect the cables after you install the new
board.)
5
Remove the four screws that secure the power supply
to your computer, then slide it out of your computer.
6
Remove the eight system board screws.
7
Lift the system board up and out of the case.
8
Align the new system board on the screw holes in the
case, then secure it into the case with the screws.
Tip
You can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect
them later.
Screws
Screws
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