Gateway 960 manual Replacing the system board, To replace the system board

Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 42.

Replacing the system board

Replacing the system board

To replace the system board:

1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 41.

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3 To remove the memory modules, follow the instructions in “Installing memory” on page 58.

4 To remove all of the expansion cards, follow the instructions in “Installing PCI expansion cards” on page 60.

5 To remove the heat sinks and processors, follow the instructions in “Installing a processor” on page 65.

6 If your new system board does not include heat sink mounting brackets, remove the heat sink brackets from your old system board by removing the eight screws that secure them to the board.

7 To remove the voltage regulators, follow the instructions in “Installing a voltage regulator” on page 69.

8 Disconnect the power, data, and fan cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.)

9 Remove the rear fan to provide more space for removing the system board. For more information, see “Replacing a fan” on page 82.

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