Power Computing Minitower 132 User Manual page 26

Removing the MLB (Main Logic Board)
1. Remove the chassis cover (
2. Place the computer on its side with the MLB on the bottom and the open side facing up.
3. Remove the base from the chassis. The base is retained with two screws on the back in the bottom
center of the computer and one directly on the bottom of the computer. Slide the base toward the rear
of the computer to remove it.
4. Remove the PCI card(s) (
5. Remove PCI card and assembly (
6. Disconnect the fan wire from the main logic board before removing the fan and crossbar.
7. Remove the CPU card (
8. Remove the cache card (
9. Remove the VRAM (
10. Remove the RAM (
11. Disconnect the cables attached to the MLB. Disconnect the power cable by pressing the
retaining clip facing the front of the computer, then pulling straight up. Disconnect all other
cables by pulling them straight up from their sockets.
12. Remove the eight screws that secure the logic board to the chassis.
13. Lift the edge of the MLB closest to the bezel and slide the MLB out of the chassis at an angle.
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Removal/Installation of MLB
Removal/Installation of MLB
refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6).
refer to Removing PCI Cards on page 16).
refer to PCI Riser Card Removal/Installation on page 19).
refer to Removing the CPU on page 13).
refer to Removing the Cache on page 15).
refer to VRAM Removal/Installation on page 11).
refer to RAM Removal/Installation on page 9).
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