Chapter 6: Replacing Assemblies

To remove and replace the motherboard

7Disconnect these cables from the motherboard:

Hard disk motherboard cable W9

Floppy motherboard cable W7

Serial port cables W24 and W25

Parallel port cable W23

Mouse connector cable W22

Set all cables out of the way.

8Remove the Torx T15 screw that holds the mouse connector plate to the back panel of the chassis and remove the mouse connector plate.

9Remove the 8 Torx T10 screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Figure 6-22

Removing the Motherboard Torx Screws

10Remove the motherboard from the chassis by lifting and tilting it over the power supply, being careful to clear the floppy drive bracket and all remaining cables.

11To replace the motherboard assembly, reverse the above procedure. Note the following:

Replacement motherboards come without a CPU or RAM SIMMs. Transfer these from the old motherboard using the procedures in this chapter. Be sure to take appropriate antistatic measures.

Newer motherboards may require a new CPU and the installation of a Voltage Regulator Module (VRM). RAM SIMMs may be transferred from the old motherboard.

The corner of the motherboard underneath the floppy drive bracket fits into a small plastic bracket attached to the chassis.

Be sure to observe polarity when reconnecting all the cables.

Ensure that all jumpers are set correctly on the new motherboard before installation. See “To configure the motherboard jumpers and set up the BIOS” in chapter 5.

12Once an upgraded motherboard has been installed, turn on the instrument and run the WINBIOS setup procedure. See “To configure the motherboard jumpers and set up the BIOS” in chapter 5.

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Agilent Technologies 45A, 46A, 54835A Disconnect these cables from the motherboard, To remove and replace the motherboard