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10. Route the new integrated camera cable, and then connect the integrated camera cable to the system
board. See “System board parts and connectors” on page 84.
11. Reinstall the system board shield. See “Removing and reinstalling the system board shield” on page 98.
12. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 121.
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 Edge Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a
copy of the ThinkCentre Edge Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board.
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. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or other at surface. Hold the sides of your computer and
gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 91.
4. Remove the system board shield. See “Removing and reinstalling the system board shield” on page 98.
5. Locate the system board in the computer. See “FRU locations” on page 82.
6. Remove the heat sink assembly. See “Replacing the heat sink assembly” on page 101.
7. Remove the microprocessor. See “Replacing the microprocessor” on page 103.
8. Remove the memory modules. See “Installing or replacing a memory module” on page 110.
9. Remove the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page 108.
10. Remove the rear I/O assembly to gain access to the system board. See “Replacing the rear I/O
assembly” on page 96
.
11. Note the locations of all cable connections on the system board and disconnect all cables. See “System
board parts and connectors” on page 84.
12. Remove the seven screws that secure the system board to the main bracket. Carefully lift the system
board out of the chassis.
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