Acer G901 manual Mainboard, To remove the mainboard

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Figure 21 - Installing the processor board

Mainboard

To remove the mainboard

1Remove all external cables from the mainboard I/O ports at the back of the chassis.

2Label and disconnect all internal cables connected to the PCI add-in boards.

3Remove all PCI add-in boards (refer to page 71 and 74).

4Plastic curtains run the length of the electronics bay separating the PCI add-in cards. Remove the curtains as follows:

a Release one end of the curtain from the front retention mechanism. Lift the free end high enough to clear the chassis.

b From outside of the rear of the chassis, push down on the other end of the curtain and pull the free end out of the chassis.

5Label and remove all internal cables attached to connectors on the board.