System Board
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Removing the System Board
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Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
CAUTION:
Before you perform this procedure, see
For You and Your
Computer."
NOTICE:
Before disconnecting a device from the computer or removing a
component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the
system board has turned off. To locate this light, see
Components."
Write down your BIOS settings before you turn off your computer.
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See the User's Guide that came with your computer for instructions to
find your BIOS settings.
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
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electrical outlets, wait at least 10 to 20 seconds, lay the computer on its
right side, and
open the computer
Remove all expansion
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Remove all memory
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Remove the microprocessor airflow
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Remove the
microprocessor.
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Remove the microprocessor cooling
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Disconnect all cables from the system board.
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Remove the TEM pan screw (see the following figure).
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cover.
cards.
modules.
shroud.
fans.
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