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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Replace Motherboard
If your Synology RackStation is not working properly due to motherboard issues, you can remove the board from
your RackStation, send it to Synology for maintenance, and then install the repaired board onto your RackStation.
To replace the motherboard with a good one:
1
Press and hold the power button until you hear a beep sound to shut down your RackStation. Disconnect all
cables connected to your RackStation to prevent any possible damages.
2
Unscrew the screw on the motherboard lock, and then push the latches in the directions as shown below.
3
Pull the motherboard from Synology RackStation, and then replace it with a good one.
4
Push the latches in the directions as shown below, and then tighten the screw on the motherboard lock to
secure the motherboard.
