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Important: Record all the settings in the Setup Utility, as you might have to re-enter these settings after
replacing the system board.
Attention:
• Read
"Safety inspection checklist" on page iv
work safely.
• Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, see
"Power off the server" on page
• If the server is in a rack, remove it from the rack. See
• Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
• Place the server on its side with the cover up.
Watch the procedure
A video of this procedure is available at YouTube:
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Procedure
Step 1.
Make preparation for this task.
a.
Remove the server cover, see
Note: The heat sink and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a few
minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.
b.
If applicable, remove the intrusion switch, see
c.
Remove the front bezel, see
d.
If applicable, remove the optical drive, see
e.
If applicable, remove the optical drive cage, see
f.
If applicable, remove the cage bar, see Step 3 in
g.
If necessary, remove the rear fan, see
h.
If necessary, remove the M.2 drive, see
i.
If necessary, remove the PCIe adapters, see
j.
Remove the front panel, see
k.
Remove all memory modules, see
l.
Remove the heat sink and fan module, see
technician only)" on page
m. Remove the processor, see
Step 2.
Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board.
Attention: Disengage all latches, cable clips, release tabs, or locks on cable connectors
beforehand. Failing to release them before removing the cables will damage the cable connectors
on the system board. Any damage to the cable connectors may require system board replacement.
Step 3.
Remove the nine screws that secure the system board in the sequence shown on the illustration
below. Keep the screws for future use.
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"Remove the server cover" on page
"Remove the front bezel" on page
"Remove the front panel" on page
"Remove a memory module" on page
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"Remove the processor (trained technician only)" on page
"Installation guidelines" on page 41
"Remove the server from the rails" on page
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"Remove the intrusion switch" on page
"Remove an optical drive" on page
"Remove the optical drive cage" on page
"Remove the server cover" on page
"Remove the fan (front and rear)" on page
"Remove an M.2 drive" on page
"Remove a PCIe adapter" on page
"Remove the heat sink and fan module (trained
to ensure that you
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