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Replacing the system board
To replace the system board:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
“Removing the side panel” on page 35.
2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions
in “Adding or replacing an expansion card” on page 51.
3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions
in “Installing memory” on page 41.
4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the
system board, noting their locations and orientation.
(You will reconnect the cables after you install the new
board.)
5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to
your computer, then slide it out of your computer.
6 Remove the eight system board screws.
Tip
You can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect
them later.
Screws
Screws
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