14. Remove the six remaining Torx screws (3) that secure the system board to the computer.
NOTE: System board appearance may vary.
15. Position the cables on the side of the board out of the way so you can freely slide the board out of the
computer.
16. Lift the system board up and out of the computer.
To install the system board, reverse the removal procedures.
Replace the thermal pad below the system board.
Updating SMBIOS Information
When replacing the system board, you must reprogram the SMBIOS information on the aected computer.
Failure to reprogram the board will result in eventual failure, such as an activation failure (need to reactivate
the system) or a system recovery failure.
To update SMBIOS information in Computer Setup:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. Press Esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
NOTE: If you do not press Esc at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press
Esc when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
3. Press F10 to enter Computer Setup.
4. Go to Main > Set Machine Unique Data.
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