Dell PowerEdge R530xd Owner's Manual

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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.
  1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system .
  3. Remove / disconnect the following components:
    1. cooling shroud
    2. cooling fans
    3. power supply(s)
    4. expansion card riser (s)
    5. integrated storage controller card
    6. internal dual SD module
    7. internal USB key (if installed)
    8. heat sink(s)/heat-sink blank(s)
    9. 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.
    10. memory modules and memory module blanks
  4. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.

Steps

  1. Disconnect the SAS cable from the system board.
  2. Disconnect all other data and power 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.
  3. Remove the screws securing the system board to the chassis.
    Figure 1. Screw location on the system board This figure shows the location of the screws and the system board holder on the system board.
    1. system board screw (9)
    2. system board holder
  4. Hold the system-board holder, lift the system board and slide it toward the front of the chassis.
    Figure 2. Removing and installing the system board The figure shows removing and installing the system board.
    1. system board
    2. system-board holder

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