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Dell PowerEdge T630 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 are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform 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.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the TPM plug-in module from the motherboard. After the TPM plug-in module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific motherboard. Any attempt to remove an installed TPM plug-in module breaks the cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on another motherboard.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the safety instructions section.
  2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
  3. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
  4. Remove the following:
    1. PCIe card holder
    2. Cooling shroud
    3. Cooling-fan assembly, if applicable
    4. Integrated storage controller card
    5. Internal dual SD module
    6. Internal USB key (if installed)
    7. Heat sink(s)
    8. Processors(s)
      NOTE: 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
    9. memory modules

Steps

  1. 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.
  2. Holding the post, pull the blue release pin, and slide the system board toward the front of the system.
  3. Holding the post, incline the system board at an angle, and lift the system board out of the chassis.
    CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
    Figure 1. Removing the system board
    This figure shows removing the system board.
    1. post
    2. system board
    3. release pin

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