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Replacing the System Board
1 Switch off the PC and remove the PC’s main cover (refer to page 49).
2 Lay the PC on its side.
3 Remove the power supply unit to gain better access to the inside of the
PC (refer to page 51).
4 Remove all cables and expansion cards from the system board.
5 Remove the seven screws shown below.
6 Lift the system board up slightly, then pull it carefully away from the
rear panel and lift it out of the PC.
7 Remove any components you want to reuse such as the processor or
memory modules. Refer to the appropriate section for instructions on
removing the individual components.
8 Install any components removed from the old system board in the new
board. Refer to the appropriate section if you require instructions on
installing the individual components.
9 Replace the system board in the PC, ensuring that the rear connectors
on the system board are correctly engaged in the corresponding holes
at the rear of the PC.