System board
To remove the system board you must first remove the stand bracket and plastic piece. You must also remove
the metal I/O bracket on the side of the system board.
To remove the system board:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 17
2.
Remove the base unit rear and front access panels (see
Base unit access covers on page 18
3.
Remove the fans (see
).
4.
Remove the memory modules (see
5.
Remove the WLAN module (see
6.
Remove the heat sink (see
7.
Remove the processor (see
8.
Remove the two Torx screws (1) that secure the display stand bracket to the computer, and then lift the
bracket out of the computer (2).
9.
Lift the stand plastic piece off the system board.
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