System board
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
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 drives.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the following components:
a. Air shroud or PCH shroud
NOTE: PCH shroud is installed on systems with no riser configuration.
b. Cooling fan modules
c. Processor and heat sink module
d. Memory modules
e. Expansion card riser
f. Internal USB card (if installed)
g. Side wall bracket
h. OCP card (if installed)
i. Power supply units (PSU)
j. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board
from the system.
Steps
1. Using the system board holder and plunger, slide the system board towards the front of the system.
2. Lift the system board out of the chassis.
Installing and removing system components
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