Cable removal (for replacing the motherboard)
This section shows the various cables that need to be removed when replacing the motherboard.
Disconnect the power cable and remove the top cover.
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Disconnect all cables from the motherboard.
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Figure 5-42 shows an overview of the cables that need to be removed from the standard 90000
A-Series motherboard. The subsequent pictures show close-ups of each cable. Figure 5-51
shows the performance-enhanced 90000A motherboard so you know where to reconnect the
cables. The cables are the same on the performance-enhanced models, but they may connect
to the motherboard in different locations. Use Figure 5-42 to determine where they should be
connected.
Figure 5-42
P ower
cable for
C P U fan
P ower harness between
backplane and m otherboard
P ower harness between
backplane and
m otherboard
Cable removal (for replacing the motherboard)
O n/ O ff cable
D isplay cable between
m otherboard and front panel
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S A T A cable
between
m otherboard
and hard
drive
F ront panel
U S B cable
S A T A cables
between
backplane
and
m otherboard
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