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System Board

Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX60 Systems User's Guide

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions.

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
   
   

NOTICE: The system board and metal tray are connected and are removed as one piece.

2. Remove any components that restrict access to the system board.
   
   
3. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
   
   
4. Before you remove the existing system board assembly, visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the correct part.
   
   
5. Pull up on the tab and slide the system board assembly toward the front of the computer, and then lift it up and away.
   
   

6. Place the system board assembly that you just removed next to the replacement system board.
   
   
7. Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board:
   
   
   1. Remove the memory modules and install them on the replacement board.
      
      

CAUTION: The processor and heat-sink assembly can get hot. To avoid burns, ensure that the processor and assembly have had sufficient time to cool before you touch them.

2. Remove the heat-sink assembly and processor from the existing system board and transfer them to the replacement system board.
   
   

8. Configure the settings of the replacement system board.
   
   
9. Set the jumpers on the replacement system board so they are identical to the ones on the existing board.
   
   

NOTE: Some components and connectors on the replacement system board may be in different locations than the corresponding connectors on the existing system board.

10. Orient the replacement board by aligning the notches on the bottom to the tabs on the computer.
    
    
11. Slide the system board assembly toward the back of the computer until it clicks into place.
    
    
12. Replace any components and cables that you removed from the system board.
    
    
13. Reconnect all cables to their connectors at the back of the computer.
    
    
14. Close the computer cover.
    
    
15. Attach the computer stand, if used.
    
    

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

16. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
    
    

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