Installation and Service Manual

a. Enter the System Setup, while booting, by pressing F2.
b. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.
c. Exit the System Setup.
d. To test the newly installed battery, remove the system from the enclosure for at least an hour.
e. Reinstall the system into the enclosure after an hour.
f. Enter the System Setup and if the time and date are still incorrect, see Getting help section.
System board
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted
to create a recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key.
If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program
before you can access the encrypted data on your drives.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the following components:
a. Air shroud
b. Expansion cards
c. Cooling fan
d. IDSDM module (if installed)
e. Internal USB (if installed)
f. Heat sink
g. Processor
h. Memory modules
i. Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
j. Disconnect all the cables from the system board.
CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board
from the system.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the system board to the system.
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Installing and removing system components