
System board
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for disassembly on page 15
).
2.
Remove the access panel (
3.
Remove the front bezel (
).
4.
Remove the fan duct (
).
5.
Remove the fan sink (
).
6.
Remove the optical drive (
).
7.
Remove the drive cage (
8.
When replacing the system board, make sure the following components are removed from the defective
system board and installed on the replacement system board:
●
Memory modules (
●
WLAN module (
)
●
M.2 solid-state drive (
Solid-state drive module on page 27
)
●
Expansion cards (
)
●
Processor (
9.
Disconnect the remaining cables from the system board, noting their locations for reconnection.
10.
Remove the eight Torx screws (1) that secure the system board to the chassis.
11.
Lift the front of the board up, and then pull it toward the front and out of computer (2).
To install the system board, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
When replacing the system board, you must also change the chassis serial number in the BIOS.
CAUTION:
When reconnecting the cables it is important that they be positioned correctly.
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