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Replacing the front I/O board
To replace the front I/O panel:  
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in 
“Opening and closing the case” on page 39.
2Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside (as far as 
the hard drive cables will allow).
3Remove the bezel by following the instructions in 
“Removing and installing the front bezel” on page 40.
4Disconnect the cable from the I/O panel. Tools
Phillips screwdriver
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5Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the 
computer, then remove the I/O panel from the 
computer.
6Position the new I/O panel on the front of the computer, 
then replace the screw.
7Connect the I/O panel cable to the new I/O panel.
8Replace the front bezel, replace the hard drive bracket, 
then replace the side panel.
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Replacing the processor
To replace the heat sink and processor:  
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in 
“Opening and closing the case” on page 39.
2Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside (as far as 
the hard drive cables will allow).
3Remove the bezel by following the instructions in 
“Removing and installing the front bezel” on page 40. Tools
You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink.
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4Remove the fan assembly by squeezing it slightly (top to 
bottom) and pulling it away from the case.
5Lift the 5.25-inch component bay from the chassis.
6Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
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7Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the 
system board, then remove the heat sink. If the heatsink 
sticks to the processor, twist it slightly to release it, then 
try again.
8Release the processor by pushing down on the lever and 
then lifting the lever completely up.
9Remove the processor from the system board.
10Install the new processor onto the system board, making 
sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the printed 
arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 
on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of a 
pin hole in the processor socket), then return the lever 
to its locked position.Cautions
The heat sink has thermal paste on the bottom of the heat sink. 
Be careful not to damage this material when you remove the heat sink 
from the processor. 
If removing the heat sink also pulls the processor out of the processor 
socket, the processor could be damaged. Check the pins on the processor 
to make sure they are not bent or damaged.
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11Place the new heat sink on the processor, making sure 
the thermal paste is aligned between the heat sink and 
the processor, then tighten the screws that secure the 
heat sink to the system board.
12Connect the fan cable to the system board, then reinstall 
the fan.
13Replace the 5.25-inch component bay into the chassis.
14Replace the front bezel, replace the hard drive bracket, 
then replace the side panel.
Replacing the system battery
If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the 
BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your 
computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of the 
same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your 
computer.
To replace the battery:  
1Restart your computer.
2During the restart, press and hold F2. The main menu of 
the BIOS Setup utility opens.
3Write down all values in the menus and submenus, then 
exit from the utility.
4Shut down your computer.
5Remove the side panel by following the instructions in 
“Opening and closing the case” on page 39. Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the 
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used 
batteries following the manufacturer’s instructions.
CautionAny custom BIOS settings you have made will be lost when you remove 
the system battery. All settings will return to their factory defaults.
CautionAny custom BIOS settings you have made will be lost when you 
remove the system battery. All settings will return to their factory 
defaults.
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6Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside (as far as 
the hard drive cables will allow).
7Locate the old battery on the system board and note its 
orientation. You will need to install the new battery the 
same way.
8Push the battery release tab. The battery pops out of the 
socket.
9Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery 
is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until 
it snaps into place.
10Replace the hard drive bracket, being careful not to pinch 
or kink the hard drive cables.
11Replace the side panel by following the instructions in 
“Opening and closing the case” on page 39.
Battery release tab
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12Reconnect all external cables and the power cord.
13Return your computer to the upright position.
14Turn on your computer and open the BIOS Setup utility.
15In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you 
wrote down previously.
16Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
Replacing the power supply
To replace the power supply:  
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in 
“Opening and closing the case” on page 39.
2Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside (as far as 
the hard drive cables will allow).
3Remove the bezel by following the instructions in 
“Removing and installing the front bezel” on page 40.
4Disconnect the power supply cables from all 
components (such as hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and 
the system board), noting their locations and 
orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you 
install the new power supply.)
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5Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to 
the computer.
6Slide the power supply away from the back of the 
computer, and remove it.
7Install the new power supply into the case, then install 
the four screws to secure the power supply to the case.
8Reconnect the power supply cables using the notes you 
took previously.
9Replace the front bezel, replace the hard drive bracket, 
then replace the side panel.
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Replacing the system board
To replace the system board:  
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in 
“Opening and closing the case” on page 39.
2Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside (as far as 
the hard drive cables will allow).
3Remove the bezel by following the instructions in 
“Removing and installing the front bezel” on page 40.
4Remove any expansion cards by following the 
instructions in “Adding or replacing an expansion card” 
on page 50.
5Remove the fan assembly by following the instructions 
in “Replacing the front fan” on page 52.
6Disconnect the cables from the 5.25-inch component, 
noting their locations and orientation. You will reconnect 
the cables after you reinstall the component.
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