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

Removing the system board

Prerequisites
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.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the TPM plug-in module from the system board. Once the TPM plug-in
module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board. Any attempt to remove an
installed TPM plug-in module breaks the cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on
another system board.
1. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
2. Remove the following:
a. cooling shroud
b. memory modules
c. cooling fan cables
d. expansion card riser
e. integrated storage controller card
f. heat sink and processor
g. internal dual SD module
Steps
1. Disconnect all other cables from the system board.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from
the chassis.
2. Remove the nine screws on the system board and slide the system board toward the front of the system.
3. Hold the system board t-handle and lift the system board out of the chassis.
To prevent damage to the system board, ensure that you hold the system board by its edges only.
NOTE:
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
Installing and removing system components 161