NOTE: Ensure that the processor-cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment post.
3. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, pivot the release-lever down and place it under the tab on the processor
cover.
Next steps
1. Install the fan and heat-sink assembly.
2. Install the fan shroud.
3. Install the left-side cover.
4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
System board
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the left-side cover.
3. Remove the front cover.
4. Remove the fan shroud.
5. Remove the solid-state drive.
6. Remove the wireless card.
7. Remove the hard drive.
8. Remove the graphics card.
9. Remove the media-card reader.
10. Remove the fan and heat-sink assembly.
11. Remove the processor.
About this task
NOTE:
For computers that are shipped with 11
th
Generation Intel Core i5-11400F and 11
th
Generation Intel Core i7-11700F
processors, a VGA-connector cover is installed over the VGA connector, and a HDMI-port cover is installed over the HDMI
port.
NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup
program after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You
must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE: After a service incident where the system board is replaced, an RTC reset cycle will occur. When an RTC Reset
cycle occurs, the computer turns on and off three times. An "Invalid Configuration" error message is displayed prompting
you to enter the BIOS and configure the date and time. The computer starts functioning normally after setting the date and
time.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can
reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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