Replacing The System Board - eMachines H3120 User Manual

CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components
Do not touch the contacts on the bottom
part of the expansion card. Touching the
contacts can cause electrostatic damage

Replacing the system board

Tips & Tricks
To make it easier to reconnect the cables
to the new system board later, make note
of each cable's location as you remove it
from the old system board.
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Caution
to the card.
Slide the PCI expansion card into the card slot, pressing on it with firm,
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even pressure until it seats completely. Make sure that the bracket inserts
into the matching slot.
Secure the card to the case with the screw you removed previously.
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Attach the external cable to the card's external ports, if any.
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Replace the side panel by following the instructions in
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To replace the system board:
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
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Place the computer case on its side.
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Remove each screw that secures an expansion card to the case, then
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remove each expansion card and place them in static-free bags for
storage.
Disconnect each drive data cable from the system board.
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Disconnect the card reader cable from the system board.
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