System Board
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1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 54).
2.Remove the access panel (Computer Access Panel on page 55).
3.Remove the front fan assembly (Front Fan Assembly on page 79).
4.When replacing the system board, make sure the following components are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board:
●Memory modules (Memory on page 60)
●Expansion cards (Expansion Cards on page 63)
●Heat sink (Heat sink on page 83).
●Processor (Processor on page 85)
5.Disconnect all cables connected to the system board, noting their location for reinstallation.
6.Remove the eight Torx T15 screws that secure the system board to the chassis. Figure
7.Slide the system board toward the front of the computer to disengage the I/O panel, lift the rear of the system board up at an angle, and then lift the system board out of the computer.
When reinstalling the system board, first insert the I/O panel back into the slots in the rear of the chassis, and then align the board with the chassis screw holes.
NOTE: When replacing the system board, you must change the chassis serial number in the BIOS.
System Board 93
