Replacing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
1Switch off the PC and remove the PC’s main cover (refer to page 49).
2Lay the PC on its side.
3Remove the power supply unit to gain better access to the inside of the PC (refer to page 51).
4Remove all cables and expansion cards from the system board.
5Remove the seven screws shown below.
6Lift the system board up slightly, then pull it carefully away from the rear panel and lift it out of the PC.
7Remove any components you want to reuse such as the processor or memory modules. Refer to the appropriate section for instructions on removing the individual components.
8Install any components removed from the old system board in the new board. Refer to the appropriate section if you require instructions on installing the individual components.
9Replace the system board in the PC, ensuring that the rear connectors on the system board are correctly engaged in the corresponding holes at the rear of the PC.
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