Removing the system boardRemoving the system board
CAUTION:CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
T-15 Torx screwdriver
Hex screwdriver—This tool is required only if the serial port cable is installed.
ProcedureProcedure
1.  If physically powering down a server with the front bezel installed,  remove the front bezel .
2.  Power down the server.
3.  Remove all power:
a.  Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b.  Disconnect each power cord from the  server.
4.  Disconnect all peripheral cables from the  server.
5.  Remove the server from the rack .
6.  Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
7.  Remove all inner rails from the chassis.
Retain all rails for future use.
8.  Remove the access panel .
9.  Remove the chassis ear .
10.  Remove the front panel cover .
11.  Disconnect all cables from the expansion cards, M.2 SSD enablement board and the system board.
12.  Remove following components:
Riser cage