System Board; Removing The System Board - Dell HHB Owner's Manual

Figure 57. Installing the 1.8-inch (x4) SSD backplane
1. hard drive or SSD backplane
3. release latch (2)
5. retention screw on the backplane cable connector (2)
Next steps
1. Install the hard drives or SSDs in their original locations.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks
Removing a hard drive or SSD
Removing the hard drive or SSD backplane
After working inside your system
Installing the hard drive or SSD cage
Installing a hard drive or SSD
Related reference
Safety instructions

System board

A system board (also known as the motherboard) is the main printed circuit board found in computers. The system board allows
communication between many of the crucial electronic components of the computer, such as the central processing unit (CPU) and
memory, and also provides connectors for other peripherals. Unlike a backplane, a system board contains significant number subsystems
such as the processor expansion cards, and other components.

Removing 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
2. hard drive or SSD backplane cable
4. guide pin (3)
6. connector on system board
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