Hardware Reference Guide OMEN X

Installing a system board
The system board is secured to a system board tray. You must remove the tray before you can remove or
install a system board.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparing for disassembly on page 8).
2. Remove the access panel (Removing and replacing the access panel on page 18).
3. To remove the system board tray, remove the three screws that secure the tray to the case (1), slide the
tray to the right (2), and then lift the tray out of the case (3).
4. To install the system board, position the system board atop the system board tray, and then install the
eight screws that secure the system board to the system board tray.
5. Replace the system board tray assembly in the case.
6. Install any graphics cards.
7. Install all other internal components.
8. Connect all cables to the system board.
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