Removing the System Board
The system board is installed on a set of guide rails, and can be removed without tools.
To remove the system board
1.Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord and all external peripheral devices.
2.Open the case, observing the “Static Electricity Precautions” on page 2.
3.Remove the chassis cover and any cards, such as an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) card or cables that may be connected to the system board. Make a note of the locations for reassembly.
4.Remove the chassis side panel by lifting up on both plastic release tabs on the outside of the chassis (step 1 below). Lift the panel up and out (step 2 below). Clear the panel from the chassis (step 3). The bezel in the following illustration was removed for clarity.
Step 1: Lift plastic release tabs
Step 2: Lift the | Step 3: Clear the panel |
panel up and out | from the chassis |
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