Installing The System Board - Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual

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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing the cooling shroud
Removing the expansion card riser
Removing memory modules
Removing the optional iDRAC port card
Removing a cooling fan
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key
Removing an internal SD card
Removing the optional internal dual SD module
Removing the integrated storage controller card
Removing a heat sink
Removing a processor
After working inside your system

Installing the system board

Prerequisites
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 are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other
components.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system
board into the chassis.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4. Unpack the new system board assembly.
Steps
1. Hold the system board by its edges and the system board t-handle, and angle it toward the back of
the chassis.
2. Lower the system board into the chassis till the connectors at the back of the system board align
with the slots on the rear wall of the chassis, and the screw holes on the system board align with the
standoffs on the chassis.
3. Tighten the nine screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
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