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Aptiva - 2137 System board

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BEFORE REMOVING ANY FRU, POWER-OFF THE COMPUTER, UNPLUG ALL POWER CORDS FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, THEN DISCONNECT ANY INTERCONNECTING CABLES.

1. Remove all adapter cards.

2. Disconnect all cables connected to the system board.

3. Remove memory (DIMM) if applicable.

4. Remove processor.

NOTE: System Board Install
1. Be sure to reinstall the processor, DIMMs, onto the new system board if applicable.

2. Before reinstallation, position the housing on its side. When reinstalling a new system board, push the board to the rear and align it with the front locating pin. Visually verify that the board is aligned properly, then press the board down

3. After installing the system board, secure with original screws.

4. Run the Setup Utility after correctly changing the system board.

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Hardware Installation/Configuration, System Boards

Date Created

04-09-97

Last Updated

14-12-98

Revision Date

14-12-99

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2137

Model

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