System Board; Removing The System Board - Dell SD7000-S Owner's Manual

Take note of the hard drive allocation so that you can re-install the hard drives in their original
locations.
6. Remove all system fans and the fan cage.
7. Remove all PSUs.
8. Remove all server sleds.
9. Remove all expander boards.
10. Remove the interposer board.
Steps
1. Use the hooks on the chassis as guides to align the hard drive backplane.
2. Slide the backplane to lock the guide pins.
3. Secure the two standoffs to the backplane.
4. Secure the backplane with the 26 screws.
5. Place the HDD cage inside the chassis and secure it with the 18 screws.
6. Secure the HDD cage to the chassis with the 24 screws.
Next steps
1. Install the interposer board.
2. Connect all cables to the backplane.
3. Install all expander boards.
4. Install the fan cage and all system fans.
5. Install all server sleds.
6. Install the hard drives in their original locations.
Begin with slot number 44 in the descending order.
7. Install all PSUs.
8. Install the system cover.
9. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system

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. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the server sled.
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