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Replacing the system board, To replace the system board – Gateway 920 User Manual

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Replacing the system board

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Replacing the system board

To replace the system board:

1

Follow the instructions in

“Preventing static electricity discharge” on

page 25

.

2

Follow the instructions in

“Opening the server case” on page 26

.

3

Remove all of the expansion cards. For more information, see

“Installing

PCI expansion cards” on page 40

.

4

Remove the heat sink and processor. For more information, see

“Replacing

the processor” on page 42

.

5

Remove the memory modules. For more information, see

“Installing

memory” on page 38

.

6

Disconnect the power and data cables from the system board, noting their
locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install
the new board.) Make sure that you disconnect the intrusion switch cable.

7

Remove the system board’s thumbscrew.

Thumbscrew

Intrusion switch connector