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3.3
Replacing Motherboard Components
Follow these instructions to remove motherboard
components and replace the motherboard.
3.3.1 Disconnecting All Motherboard Cables
Before replacing the motherboard or certain components,
remove cables connected to the motherboard. Follow these
instructions to remove all motherboard cabling.
1. Disconnect the power cables.
12V power
EPS 12V
power
2. Disconnect the DVD-ROM drive cable, SAS/SATA hard
drive cables, USB cable, and front panel cables.
DVD-ROM
cable
NOTE: If there is an FDD installed, disconnect the FDD cable
before removing the motherboard.
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SAS/SATA cables
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-installed Components
Main power
IDE power
Front panel
cables
USB cable
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