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Dell PowerEdge T20 Owner's Manual

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Removing the system board

  • 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. Remove the following:
    1. system fan
    2. all expansion cards
    3. heat sink and processor
    4. memory modules
  2. Disconnect all the cables from the system board.
  1. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
  2. Hold the system board by the sides, slide the system board towards the front of the system and lift the system board out.
    Figure 1. Removing the System Board The figure shows removing and installing the system board.
    1. screws (8)
    2. system board
  1. Install the system board.
  2. Connect all the cables to the system board.

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