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Motherboard
The motherboard is equipped with a lithium metal battery. The battery must be removed
separately from the motherboard and shall be disposed or recovered in compliance with
Directive 2008/98/EC.
Refer to the “Battery” section of this manual for additional
guidance.
Location: The motherboard is generally centrally located within the unit. Standard practice would
be to remove all the components, peripherals, and add-ons from the motherboard before
removal of the motherboard.
Type and number of fastenings: 8 Phillips screws
Tools required: Screwdriver with PH2 bit.
Procedure:
Step 1: Ensure the computer is off, unplugged, and any potential energy is dissipated.
Step 2: Remove the side panel from the chassis as indicated in the “Chassis Cover” section of th
is
manual.
Step 3: Remove all peripheral components on the motherboard, the details of the removal are in
the applicable sections of this guide noted above.
Step 4: Disconnect all cables as necessary.
Step 5: Remove all 8 Phillips screws.
Step 6: Lift the motherboard gently from the position within the case.
Reinstallation
Step 7: Carefully slide the motherboard into the chassis be sure not to damage any soldered
components on the board.
Step 8: Align the motherboard with the rear I/O shield and the motherboard standoffs located
on the chassis. Be sure the motherboard is properly seated against the I/O shield and the metal
prongs and not interfering with the motherboard interface ports.
Step 9: Use the same screws (8) that were removed from the uninstallation of the motherboard
and replace them into the new motherboard based on the pictorial schematic noted above.
Step 10: Repopulate all peripheral components based on the various supporting sections listed
in this Technical Reference Guide.
For additional details on reinstallation of the motherboard and any peripheral
components of the motherboard refer to the motherboard user manual.
