6-24 Minitower Removal and Replacement
6.11 Expansion Board Cage Chassis-Mounted Guide Bracket
Removal
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.3).
CAUTION:
When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, there is always voltage applied to the
system board. You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer
to prevent system board or component damage.
2. Remove the access panel (Section 6.6).
3. Disconnect and raise the expansion board cage (Section 6.10.1).
4. Remove the expansion board cage (Section 6.10.3).
5. Lay the computer down on its side.
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It may be necessary to remove the system board before removing the chassis–
mounted guide brackets.
6. Remove the two screws that secure each chassis-mounted guide bracket to the expansion board
cage, then remove the bracket.
Removing the Expansion Board Cage Chassis-Mounted Guide Bracket
To replace the guide bracket, reverse the removal procedure.