Replacing The System Board - Lenovo ThinkCentre E63z User Manual
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Figure 36. Installing the heat sink assembly
9. Install the system-board shield. See "Removing and installing the system-board shield" on page 106.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 127.
Replacing the system board
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
Note: Each computer has a unique Vital Product Data (VPD) code stored in the nonvolatile memory on the
system board. After you replace the system board, the VPD must be updated. To update the VPD, see
"Updating or recovering the BIOS" on page 63.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board.
CAUTION:
The heat sink assembly and microprocessor might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover,
turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
To replace the system board, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface. Hold the sides of your computer and
gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
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Installing or replacing hardware
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