IBM IntelliStation 6836, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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System board removal
Before you begin:
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Read “Safety information” on page 113.
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Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 29.
Note: It is recommended that the computer be placed on its left side before
performing this service procedure. Rotate the feet in toward the computer so
they do not detatch due to the weight of the computer.
To remove the system board, do the following:
1. Power-off the computer, if it is on.
2. Unplug the computer.
3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 48).
4.
Removing the main bezel (see “Front bezel removal” on page 78).
5. Remove the support bracket (see “Removing the support bracket assembly” on
page 48).
6. Disconnect the cables.
7. Remove the adapter cards and both adapter retaining brackets (see “Installing
an adapter” on page 38).
8. Remove the hot-swap hard disk drive cage (see “Hard drive cage removal” on
page 82).
9. Remove memory modules (see “Installing memory modules” on page 43).
10. Remove microprocessors and/or terminator cards (see “Removing a
microprocessor Types 6836 and 6846” on page 69).
11.
Remove screws and lift the system board out of the computer.
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