| Contents |
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Introduction |
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System board overview |
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Selecting a place to work |
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Gathering the tools you need |
| · | Preventing static electricity discharge |
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Warming up the thermal pad |
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Opening your computer case cover |
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Disconnecting front panel cables |
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Disconnecting audio cables |
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Disconnecting drive cables |
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Removing add-in cards |
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Disconnecting the power supply cables |
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Removing the power supply |
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Removing the old system board |
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Removing memory modules |
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Removing the processor |
| · | Identifying your processor |
| · | Removing a socket processor |
| · | Removing a slot processor |
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Installing the processor |
| · | Installing a socket processor |
| · | Installing a slot processor |
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Installing memory modules |
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Installing the new system board |
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Reinstalling the power supply |
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Connecting the power supply cables |
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Reinstalling add-in cards |
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Connecting drive cables |
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Connecting audio cables |
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Connecting front panel cables |