Tyan Computer B2735 user manual Introduction, Replacing motherboard components

3.1 Introduction

Chapter 3: Replacing pre-installed components

3.1Introduction

This chapter describes how to replace all the pre-installed components of your Transport GX21 (B2735), including CPU, PCI card, riser card, memory modules, motherboard, CD- ROM drive, floppy disk drive and LED control board. There is also a section covering the replacement of the 4 port S-ATA backplane (B2735G21S4H only), and a section covering the replacement of the 4 port SCSI back plane (B2735G21U4H only).

Before you attempt to replace any components, make sure you have read section 2.1 Before you begin, in chapter 2, which describes the precautions you need to take and the tools you will require.

3.2Replacing motherboard components

Follow these instructions to remove motherboard compo- nents and replace the motherboard.

3.2.1Disconnecting all motherboard cables

When replacing the motherboard or certain motherboard components, it my be necessary to remove cables connected to the motherboard. Follow these instructions to remove all motherboard cabling. See section Technical support in the Appendix for detailed diagrams of cable locations.

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