CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer

10Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side panel” on page 44.

Replacing the system board

Tools

You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the system board.

To replace the system board:

1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page 41.

2For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.

3Disconnect any cables that are attached to any expansion cards, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the cards on the new board.)

4Remove the expansion cards by following the instructions in “Adding or replacing an expansion card” on page 65. You can slightly seesaw a card end-to-end to loosen it, but do not bend a card sideways.

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