2.7.5Motherboard

To uninstall the motherboard:

1.Disconnect all the pre-connected cables from the motherboard. See section “2.6 Cable connections” for illustration.

2.Uninstall all the devices from the motherboard including the CPU and heatsink, riser card bracket, and DDR DIMMs. Refer to the corresponding sections for instructions on removing these components.

3.Remove the riser card standoff by twisting it counterclockwise.

Riser card standoff

3.Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the base of the chassis.

4.Carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis as shown.

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