Quick Reference Guide

Replacing the system board
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16 Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board, then
remove the heat sink.
17 Release the processor from the old system board by pushing down on the
lever and then lifting it completely up.
18 Remove the processor from the old system board.
19 Install the processor onto the new system board making sure that Pin 1
on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of
the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the
absence of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the lever to its
locked position.
20 Install the power supply into the case, then install the three screws to
secure the power supply to the case.
21 Connect the power and data cables using your notes from Step 9.
22 Place the heat sink over the processor, then tighten the screws that secure
it to the system board.
23 Connect the new fan cable to the system board, then insert the new fan
into place.
24 Install the memory you removed previously.
Screws
Screws