Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R3 Alienware Area-51 Threadripper - Page 117

Replacing the system board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. Procedure 1 Replace the processor. 2 Align the ports on the system-board assembly with the slots on the chassis and align the system-board assembly in place. 3 Replace the nine screws (#6-32x6) that secure the system-board assembly to the chassis. 4 Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system-board assembly. NOTE: For information on system-board connectors, see "systemboard components". Post-requisites 1 Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly. 2 Replace the memory modules. 3 Replace the graphics card or multiple graphics cards. 4 Replace the top fan. 5 Replace the wireless card. 117