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11Lift the system board up and out of the case.

12Alignthe newsystem board onthe standoffsand secure it into the computer case with the screws.

13If your replacement system board does not include a processor, go to Step 14.

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If your replacement system board includes a processor, go to Step 17.

14Release the processor from the old system board by pushing down on the lever, then lifting the lever completely up.

15Remove the processor from the old system board.

16Installthe processorontothe new systemboardmaking sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the lever to its locked position.

17Connect the power and data cables using your notes from Step 9.

18Place the heat sink over the processor, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board.

19Align the notches on the memory modules with the notches on the memory module banks and press the modules firmly into the banks. The tabs on the sides of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically. When a module is secure, you hear a click.

Caution

Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion card. Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card.

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