System Board; Removing The System Board - Dell PowerEdge M630 Owner's Manual

Installing the hard-drive/SSD cage

System board

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 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.
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver and the Hex nut driver-5 mm ready.
3. Follow the procedure listed in
4. Remove the following:
a. processor(s) and heat sink(s)
b. memory modules
c. cooling shroud
d. hard drive/SSDs
e. hard-drive/SSD backplane
f. hard-drive/SSD cage
g. PCIe extender/storage controller card
h. PCIe mezzanine cards
i. IDSDM/rSPI card
j. NDC
k. SD vFlash card
l. internal USB key
5. Install an I/O connector cover on the I/O connector(s) at the back of the board.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by holding a memory module, processor, or
other components.
CAUTION: Temporarily label the hard drive/SSD before removal so that you can replace them in
their original locations.
WARNING: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the processor has
had sufficient time to cool before handling.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been
powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the
memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components.
Steps
1. Remove the screws on the system board that secure the system board to the chassis.
2. Lift the system board by holding the connector end and orienting it upward.
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Safety instructions.
Before working inside your system.