Installing The System Board - Dell PowerEdge T20 Owner's Manual

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Figure 29. Removing the System Board

screws (8)

Installing The System Board

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as

directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is

not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions

that came with the product.

CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Program 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 hard

drives.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the

electrical outlet and peripherals.

Lay the system on its side, on a flat and stable surface.

Unpack the new system board assembly.

CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping any components.

Lower the system board into the chassis.

Push the system board towards the back of the chassis until the system board clicks into place.

Secure the system board to the chassis using the eight screws.

NOTE: It is recommended that you install screws from diagonally opposite corners.

Install the following:

a. heat-sink assembly and processor

b. memory modules

c. expansion cards

d. system fan

system board

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