Specifications
Table Of Contents
- Product Features
- Installing and Customizing the Software
- Computer Setup (F10) Utility
- Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features
- Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation
- Removal and Replacement Procedures All-in One (AIO) Chassis
- Preparing to Disassemble the Computer
- Synchronizing the Optional Wireless Keyboard or Mouse
- Center Access Panel
- Stand
- Memory Access Panel
- Drive Access Panel
- Optical Drive
- Hard Drive
- Memory
- Top Panel
- Webcam Module
- Rear Cover
- System Board Cover
- Sidekey Board
- Converter Board
- Speakers
- WLAN Module
- Heat Sink (Thermal Module)
- Processor
- Fan Assembly
- Display Cable
- System Board
- Stand Bracket
- Hard Drive and Optical Drive Cables and Connectors
- Front Bezel
- Display Panel
- Password Security and Resetting CMOS
- POST Error Messages
- Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
- Safety and Comfort
- Solving General Problems
- Solving Power Problems
- Solving Diskette Problems
- Solving Hard Drive Problems
- Solving Media Card Reader Problems
- Solving Display Problems
- Solving Audio Problems
- Solving Printer Problems
- Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
- Solving Network Problems
- Solving Memory Problems
- Solving Processor Problems
- Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
- Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
- Solving Internet Access Problems
- Solving Software Problems
- Contacting Customer Support
- Connector Pin Assignments
- Power Cord Set Requirements
- Specifications
- Index
15. Remove the seven silver Torx screws (circled in image) that secure the system board to the
computer.
Figure 6-50 Removing the system board
16. Lift the system board straight up and out of the computer.
NOTE: Before returning the defective system board, remove the CPU cover from the replacement
system board and install it on the defective system board.
To install the system board, reverse the removal procedures.
Updating SMBIOS Information
When replacing the system board, you must reprogram the SMBIOS information on the affected
computer. Failure to reprogram the board will result in eventual failure, such as an activation failure
(need to reactivate the system) or a system recovery failure.
To update SMBIOS information in Computer Setup:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. Press Esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom
of the screen.
NOTE: If you do not press Esc at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and
again press Esc when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
3. Press F10 to enter Computer Setup.
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