Replacing FRUs

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Replacing the system board

Attention

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

  1. 1

    Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

  2. 2

    Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel.

  3. 3

    Remove the front I/O bracket. For details, see Replacing the card reader.

  4. 4

    Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. For details, see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward.

  5. 5

    Remove all memory modules. For details, see Replacing a memory module.

  6. 6

    Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. For details, see Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly.

  7. 7

    Remove the Microprocessor. For details, see Replacing the microprocessor.

  8. 8

    Remove all PCI Express cards. For details, see Replacing a PCI Express card.

  9. 9

    Remove the Wi-Fi card. For details, see Replacing the Wi-Fi card.

  10. 10

    Remove the M.2 solid-state drive. For details, see Replacing the M.2 solid-state drive.

  11. 11

    Record the cable routing and cable connections, and then disconnect all cables from the system board.
    See System board.

  12. 12

    Replace the system board.

    Notes

    • The numbers in the following figure show the locations of the screws instead of the removing and reinstalling order of the screws.
    • Handle the system board carefully by its edges.

    Replacing the system board
  13. 13

    Route all the cables that you disconnected from the failing system board, and then reconnect the cables to the new system board. See System board.

  14. 14

    Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement.