7.Remove the five Torx screws that secure the system board to the computer.

8.Remove the system board.

To install the system board, reverse the removal procedures.

Updating SMBIOS Information

When replacing the system board, you must reprogram the SMBIOS information on the affected computer. Failure to reprogram the board will result in eventual failure, such as an activation failure (need to reactivate the system) or a system recovery failure.

To update SMBIOS information in Computer Setup:

1.Turn on or restart the computer.

2.Press Esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: If you do not press Esc at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press Esc when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.

3.Press F10 to enter Computer Setup.

4.Go to Security > System ID’s.

5.If necessary, press Ctrl+A to initiate edit mode.

6.Edit the fields listed. If the feature byte has data or is not editable, then it was not cleared and cannot be edited.

System ID Setup Page

Setup Field Name

Comment

Label

 

 

 

Product Name

Enter the Model name/number or marketing name.

Flexbuild

 

 

 

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