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Remove the securing screw from the Mainboard. Step Mainboard Size M2.5*6.5 (NL) Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 85 Removing the Mainboard 1. Remove the Upper Cover. Disconnect the two cables connected to lift and remove the tape strip securing the modem cable. 3. Use the tweezers to the motherboard. 4. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 71. 2.
Remove the securing screw from the Mainboard. Step Mainboard Size M2.5*6.5 (NL) Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 85 Removing the Mainboard 1. Remove the Upper Cover. Disconnect the two cables connected to lift and remove the tape strip securing the modem cable. 3. Use the tweezers to the motherboard. 4. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 71. 2.
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5. Loosen the three captive screws from the Mainboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 85. 3. Turn the Mainboard right side up to prevent stripping. 5. Removing the CPU Fan Module 1. IMPORTANT:Do not grip the cable itself to remove. Pull the edge of the lower base outward and lift the motherboard up , and place it on a clean surface. 4. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 46. 2. Remove the Mainboard. Using tweezers, grip the cable connector and disconnect the Fan cable from the heatsink. 86 Chapter 3
5. Loosen the three captive screws from the Mainboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 85. 3. Turn the Mainboard right side up to prevent stripping. 5. Removing the CPU Fan Module 1. IMPORTANT:Do not grip the cable itself to remove. Pull the edge of the lower base outward and lift the motherboard up , and place it on a clean surface. 4. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 46. 2. Remove the Mainboard. Using tweezers, grip the cable connector and disconnect the Fan cable from the heatsink. 86 Chapter 3
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Chapter 3 101 Connect the two cables connected to the motherboard. 4. Replacing the Mainboard 1. Replace the securing screw on the Mainboard. Replace the adhesive strip securing the modem cable. the motherboard in the lower base. 3. Pull the edge of the lower base outward and insert 2.
Chapter 3 101 Connect the two cables connected to the motherboard. 4. Replacing the Mainboard 1. Replace the securing screw on the Mainboard. Replace the adhesive strip securing the modem cable. the motherboard in the lower base. 3. Pull the edge of the lower base outward and insert 2.
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... BIOS Settings If the computer is faulty and should be replaced. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. See "Disassembly Process" on page 44. 5. b. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Reboot the computer. 2. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is faulty and should be replaced. If the computer is missing from the operating system DVD...
... BIOS Settings If the computer is faulty and should be replaced. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. See "Disassembly Process" on page 44. 5. b. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Reboot the computer. 2. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is faulty and should be replaced. If the computer is missing from the operating system DVD...
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... the Enable DMA box is detected in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. See "Disassembly Process" on page 44. 138 Chapter 4 Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. See "Disassembly Process" on page 44. Repeat for bent or ... when inserted in the drive, perform the following actions one of the ODDs specified in the ATAPI Model Name field on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly. 5. Retry reading the CD or DVD. Listen to ...
... the Enable DMA box is detected in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. See "Disassembly Process" on page 44. 138 Chapter 4 Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. See "Disassembly Process" on page 44. Repeat for bent or ... when inserted in the drive, perform the following actions one of the ODDs specified in the ATAPI Model Name field on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly. 5. Retry reading the CD or DVD. Listen to ...
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... 4 Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area and initialize the mouse. Display error messages on the screen. DREQ sense active 8. Test A20 line Quick initialization of all motherboard devices. 1. If successful, reboot. USB Initialization Verify keyboard reset. Initialize all 6 base registers in the CMOS matches the hardware currently installed. DACK sense active low...
... 4 Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area and initialize the mouse. Display error messages on the screen. DREQ sense active 8. Test A20 line Quick initialization of all motherboard devices. 1. If successful, reboot. USB Initialization Verify keyboard reset. Initialize all 6 base registers in the CMOS matches the hardware currently installed. DACK sense active low...
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... the appropriate interrupt vectors. Initialize interrupt controller. Check Boot Type (Server BIOS) Disable onboard COM and LPT ports before testing for PCMCIA (PICO BIOS). Initialize motherboard configurable devices. Check both of the ET bit in the TrustedCore data area for old and new MultiBoot history tables. Display error messages on the...
... the appropriate interrupt vectors. Initialize interrupt controller. Check Boot Type (Server BIOS) Disable onboard COM and LPT ports before testing for PCMCIA (PICO BIOS). Initialize motherboard configurable devices. Check both of the ET bit in the TrustedCore data area for old and new MultiBoot history tables. Display error messages on the...