Prerequisites
Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
Remove the system cover.
Remove the following:
cooling shroud
cooling-fan assembly
power supply unit(s)
remove all PCIe cards installed in Riser 2 and Riser 3
integrated storage controller card
internal dual SD module
internal USB key (if installed)
PCIe card holder
cable retention bracket
heat sink(s)/heat-sink blank(s)
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.
memory modules and memory module blanks
network daughter card
Removing the system board:
Disconnect the mini SAS cable from the system board.
Disconnect all cables from the system board.
CAUTION:Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from the chassis.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
Hold the system-board holder, lift the blue release pin, lift the system board and slide it toward the front of the chassis.
Sliding the system board toward the front of the chassis disengages the connectors from the back of the chassis slots.
Lift the system board out of the chassis.
a. release pin
b. system board
c. system-board holder
Installing the system board:
Install the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)..
NOTE:The TPM plug-in module is attached to the motherboard and cannot be removed. A replacement TPM plug-in module will be provided for all motherboard replacements where a TPM plug-in module was installed.
Reconnect all cables to the system board:
cable retention bracket
PCIe card holder
integrated storage controller card
internal USB key (if applicable)
internal dual SD module
install PCIe cards in risers
heat sink(s)/heat-sink blank(s) and processors(s)/processor blank(s)
memory modules and memory module blanks
network daughter card
cooling-fan assembly
cooling shroud
power supply unit(s)
NOTE:Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing bracket.
Install the system cover.
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet.
Turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
