Installing The System Board - Dell Dimension 2400 Series Manual

13. Lift the system board out from the computer.
14. Place the system board that you just removed next to the replacement system board.
Visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to ensure that you have the correct part.

Installing the System Board

1. Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board:
a. Remove the memory modules and install them
CAUTION: The microprocessor package can get hot. To avoid burns, ensure that the package has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
b. Remove the microprocessor package
2. Configure the settings of the replacement system board.
Set the jumpers on the replacement system board so that they are identical to the ones on the existing board.
3. Place the system board inside the computer frame, place the heat-sink base on the system board, and then replace the screws that you removed in
step 12 of the preceding procedure.
4. Reinstall the fan assembly.
5. Reinstall the microprocessor heat
6. Reattach the cables to the system board.
7. Reinstall any cards.
8. Replace the floppy drive.
9. Replace the computer cover.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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on the replacement board.
from the existing system board and transfer it to the replacement system board.
sink, and then lower the heat-sink shroud.