3–40 Technical Reference Guide
Installing or Replacing Parts
Replacing the System Board
1. Complete all of the steps in the section “Removing the System Board” on page 3-39.
2. Grasp the new system board by its edges and carefully place it in the system. Remember that
the system board keyholes must be aligned with their corresponding standoffs on the
system’s chassis 1. Once the system board is in the system aligned with the keyhole
standoffs, rotate it into place 2 and slide it back toward the rear of the system until it snaps
into place 3.
Replacing the system board
3. Connect the system board cables and replace all components on the system board
(page 3-39).
4. Slide the optical drives back into place.
5. Replace the system access panel and reconnect the cables.
6. Start the system. If the system does not boot up properly, see Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.”
7. Use the
ss_update utility (in the BCH Service menu) to reset the serial number.