System Board; Removing The System Board - Dell E30S Series Owner's Manual

Figure 109. Installing the VGA module
1. VGA module
3. hook (2)
Next steps
1. Install the control panel assembly cover.
2. Install the control panel assembly.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

System board

A system board (also known as the motherboard) is the main printed circuit board in the system with different connectors
used to connect different components or peripherals of the system. A system board provides the electrical connections to the
components in the system to communicate.

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 are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
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 motherboard. Once the TPM plug-in
module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific motherboard. Any attempt to remove an
installed TPM plug-in module breaks the cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on
another motherboard.
2. control panel
4. VGA connector on the control panel board
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