Removing the Mainboard

1.See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 29.

2.See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 30.

3.See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Assembly” on page 32.

4.See “Removing the Processor” on page 34.

5.See “Remove the HDD-ODD bracket” on page 36.

6.See “Removing the Memory Modules” on page 42.

7.See “Removing an Expansion Card” on page 43.

8.See “Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards” on page 46.

9.For the X5950 model, disconnect the LED cable from its mainboard connector before proceeding.

10.Remove the screw (C) on the rear panel.

X3950

 

 

X5950

 

 

 

 

 

Screw (Quantity)

Color

Torque

 

Part No.

 

 

 

 

 

M3xL5 BZN (1)

Black

5.5 to 6.5 kgf-cm

 

86.1A324.5R0

 

 

 

 

 

11.Remove the six screws (B) that secure the mainboard to the housing.

Screw (Quantity)

Color

Torque

Part No.

 

 

 

 

#6-32 L6 NI (6)

Silver

5.7 to 6.3 kgf-cm

86.00J44.C60

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The mainboard has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the mainboard and follow local regulations for disposal.

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Acer X5950, X3950 manual Removing the Mainboard