Replacing The Motherboard - Lenovo 510S Hardware Maintenance Manual

Step 4. Remove the stand base. Refer to Removing the stand base.
Step 5. Remove the rear cover. Refer to Removing the rear cover.
Step 6. Remove the stand holder. Refer to Removing the stand holder.
Step 7. Remove the EMI cover. Refer to Removing the EMI cover.
Step 8. Remove the system fan. Refer to Replacing the system fan.
Step 9. Remove the heat sink. Refer to Replacing the heat-sink.
Step 10. Remove the two screws secure the wind shielding to the chassis.
Step 11. To install the new wind shielding:
a. Align the two holes in the new wind shielding with the mounting holes in the chassis.
b. Secure the new wind shielding to the chassis with two screws.
Step 12. Reattach the heat-sink, system fan, EMI cover, stand holder, rear cover, and stand base.

Replacing the motherboard

Note: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover.
Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo
recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the computer screen from scratches
or other damage.
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.
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 Locating connectors,
controls and components to locate the various connectors.
Step 4. Remove the stand base. Refer to Removing the stand base.
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