5. Pull the power supply forward and carefully rotate it toward the front of the
6. To replace the power supply, reverse these steps.
Installing options on the system board
This section provides instructions for installing options, such as system memory
and adapters, on the system board.
Accessing the system board
To access the system board, you must remove the computer cover. For information
on removing the computer cover, see "Removing the cover" on page 53. You might
need to move the power supply aside or remove adapters in order to access some
components on the system board. For information about adapters, see "Installing
adapters" on page 59. When disconnecting cables, be sure to note where they
attach, so you can correctly reattach them later.
Identifying parts on the system board
The system board, also called the planar or motherboard, is the main circuit board in
your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of
devices that are IBM-installed or that you can install later.
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chassis. Lay it to the side.