Replacing The Motherboard - Lenovo Legion C530 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Step 3.

Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)

cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to Chapter 7 "Locating

connectors, controls and components" on page 21 to locate the various connectors.

Step 4.

Remove the left computer cover. Refer to "Removing the left computer cover" on page 30.

Step 5.

Remove the right computer cover. Refer to "Removing the right computer cover" on page 31.

Step 6.

Remove the rear computer cover. Refer to "Removing the rear computer cover" on page 35.

Step 7.

Disconnect the rear fan power cable from the corresponding connector on the motherboard.

Step 8.

Remove the four screws that secure the rear fan to the chassis, and then gently slide the rear fan

outward.

Step 9.

To install the new rear fan:

Put the new rear fan at the corresponding position on the rear panel of the chassis.

Secure it to the chassis with four screws.

Connect the fan power cable to the corresponding connector on the motherboard.

Step 10. Reinstall all the removed parts, and then reconnect the cables.

Replacing the motherboard

Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat.

To replace the motherboard:

Step 1.

Remove any media from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and

all attached devices.

Step 2.

Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

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