Riser Brace - Compaq Deskpro 2000 Maintenance & Service Manual

6.7 Riser Brace

Before an expansion board can be installed or replaced, you must remove the riser brace that holds
the expansion boards. Follow these steps to remove the riser brace:
1. Remove the access panel (Section 6.6.1).
2. Disconnect any cables attached to expansion boards on the assembly.
3. Lay the computer on its side, then grasp the riser brace at both ends and pull it out of the
computer chassis. Use care when guiding it out of the unit to prevent damaging the boards.
Figure 6-6. Removing the Riser Brace
To replace the riser brace, reverse the above procedure.
When reinstalling the riser brace, fully seat the riser board attached to the case into the
system board socket to ensure complete electrical contact.
Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series of Personal Computers 6-7