HP COMPAQ DX2718 MT - Manual (Page 69)

Service Reference Guide 483941-001 6–33
Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT)/Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
6.13 System Board
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly ( Section 6.1, “Preparation for Disassembly” ).
2. Remove the access panel ( Section 6.2, “Remove the computer access panel and front bezel
(MT chassis and SFF chassis)” ).
3. Remove the front bezel ( Section 6.2.2, “Front Bezel (MT Chassis)”) .
4. Disconnect the power, and data cables from the back of all installed drives.
5. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
6. Remove the heatsink from the system board ( Section 6.11, “Heatsink - MT chassis” ).
7. Remove the 6 screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
8. Slide the system board towards the front of the chassis then, angle the back of the board up to
remove it.
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The system board in the computer may look slightly different from the one shown here.
To install the system board, reverse the removal procedure.
The difference of mounting PCA into chassis between MT and SFF is minor, refer to different
shape chassis.