Replacing The System Board - Lenovo ThinkCentre M75e Hardware Maintenance Manual

Replacing the system board

Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information"
in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre
Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board.
CAUTION:
The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait
three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover.
To replace the system board, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 76.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 77.
4. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
5. Disconnect the front audio and USB assembly cables from the system board. See "Locating parts on
the system board" on page 73.
6. Remove all memory modules and PCI cards that are currently installed. See "Installing or replacing a
memory module" on page 81 and "Installing or replacing a PCI card" on page 79.
7. Carefully take note of the location of all cable connections on the system board and disconnect all the
cables. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 73.
8. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly from the failing system board. See "Replacing the heat sink and
fan assembly" on page 86.
9. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board.
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