8.Disconnect all other cables connected to the system board.
1 | Microprocessor heat sink | 8 | Diskette drive connector |
2 | Fan connectors (2) | 9 | Front panel connector |
3 | DIMM connectors (2) | 10 | Power connector (P1) |
4 SATA 1 IDE and SATA 2 IDE hard | 11 | PATA Primary IDE connector (hard disk | |
| disk drive connectors (2) |
| drive and |
5 | PCI riser connector | 12 | Power connector (P2) |
6 | Speaker connector | 13 | Microprocessor heat sink clamps |
7 | POV connector | 14 | CD audio connector |
9.Using the two blue handles provided, lift the system board assembly out of the computer.
Note: You will have to tilt the system board assembly and move it around the edge of the power supply assembly to remove it from the computer.
10.Take note of the location of the memory DIMMs and remove them from the system board. See “Installing memory” on page 14.
11.Install the DIMMs on the new system board in the same location as they were on the system board being replaced.
12.Install the new system board assembly into the computer chassis by aligning the two tabs on the rear of the system board assembly with the slots in the rear of the computer chassis. Slide the system board assembly to the rear until the front edge of the system board assembly fits behind the flange in the front and is seated flush to the bottom of the chassis.
13.Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board. Make sure all cables are routed correctly.
14.Install the microprocessor on the new system board. See “Replacing the microprocessor” on page 40. Return here after replacing the microprocessor.
15.Lower the drive bay assembly into the normal position.
16.Go to “Completing the installation” on page 46.
