Figure 125. Removing the system board
Next step
Replace or install the system board.
Installing the system board
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Power o the system and all attached peripherals.
3 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
4 Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and connected, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.
5 Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
6 Remove the power supply units.
7 Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
8 Remove the system cover.
9 Remove the following:
a Air shroud
b Drive cage (rear) (if installed)
c All expansion cards and risers
d Internal PERC riser
e IDSDM/vFlash module
f Optional internal USB key (if installed)
g Processors and heat sink modules
h Processors blanks (if installed)
i Memory modules and memory module blanks
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Installing and removing system components