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4. Save the settings.
5. Restart your system.
System board
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
If you are using the Trusted Platform 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 drives.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
3. Remove the following components:
a.
Air shroud
b.
Cooling fan cage assembly
c.
Side wall bracket
d.
Memory modules
e.
Serial COM port (if installed)
f.
VGA port (if installed)
g.
Expansion card risers
h.
Rear drive module
i.
Processor and heat sink module
j.
R1 and R4 paddle cards (if installed)
k.
BOSS-N1 module
l.
GPU air shroud (if installed)
m. GPU air shroud (if installed)
n.
OCP card (if installed)
o.
Power supply units (PSU)
p. Disconnect all the cables from the system board and make note of all the cable connections.
CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board
from the system.
CAUTION:
Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
Steps
1. Using the system board holder and plunger, slide the system board towards the front of the system.
2. At a tilted angle, lift the system board out of the chassis.
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Installing and removing system components
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
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