System Board
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System board for use in models without Windows 8 | ||
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System board for use in models with Windows 8 | Standard | |
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System board for use in models with Windows 8 | Professional | |
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System board with DisplayPort 1.2 support for use in models without Windows 8 | ||
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System board with DisplayPort 1.2 support for use in models with Windows 8 Standard | ||
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System board with DisplayPort 1.2 support for use in models with Windows 8 Professional | ||
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Front I/O panel |
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CAUTION: Be very careful when removing or replacing the system board to prevent damaging it.
1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 207).
2.Remove the computer access panel (Access Panel on page 208).
3.Remove the memory modules (Memory on page 214).
4.Remove the front fan (Front Fan on page 218).
5.Remove the optical drive (Removing the Optical Drive on page 219).
6.Remove the hard drive (Hard Drive on page 222).
7.Remove the optical drive rail (Optical Drive Rail on page 227).
8.Remove the heat sink (Heat sink on page 231).
9.Disconnect the rear fan cable from the system board.
10.Disconnect any remaining cables connected to the system board, noting their location for reinstallation.
11.Remove the front I/O panel:
a.Remove the Torx T15 screw from the right side of the panel that secures it to the front of the chassis.
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System Board 241