System Board; Removing The System Board - Dell PowerEdge R530 Owner's Manual

Steps
1. Slide the left side of the control panel into the chassis so that the left tab on the control panel aligns
with the slot on the chassis wall and the top left tab aligns with the slot on the top of the chassis.
2. Pull the display module cable through the opening slot in the front and into the chassis.
3. Slide the display module cable into the plastic cable guide.
4. Fix the cable guide to the chassis by screwing the two retaining screws.
5. Push the right side of the control panel until the top right tab aligns with the top of the chassis and
the control panel snaps into place.
CAUTION: The display module connector is a ZIF (zero insertion force) connector. Ensure
that the locking tab on the connector is released before removal and insertion. The locking
tab must be engaged after insertion.
6. Connect the display module cable to the control panel board.
Next steps
• Follow the procedure listed in

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.
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.
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Remove / disconnect the following components:
a. cooling shroud
b. cooling fans
c. power supply(s)
d. the expansion-card riser
e. integrated storage controller card
f. internal dual SD module
g. internal USB key (if installed)
h. heat sink(s)/heat-sink blank(s)
i. processors(s)/processor blank(s)
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the processor pins when replacing a faulty system
board, ensure that you cover the processor socket with the processor protective cap.
After working inside your
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
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