Removal and Replacement Procedures
Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation2 Server Maintenance and Service Guide 2-57
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System Board
To remove the system board:
1. Power down the server. See the “Powering Down the Server” section in this chapter.
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack. See the “Preparation Procedures” section in
this chapter.
3. Remove the access panel. See the “Server Access Panel” section in this chapter.
4. Remove the air baffle. See the “Air Baffle” section in this chapter.
5. Remove the PCI riser cage. See the “PCI Riser Cage” section in this chapter.
6. Remove all hot-plug fans. See the “Hot-Plug Fan” section in this chapter.
7. Remove the front fan bracket. See the “Front Fan Bracket” section in this chapter.
8. Remove any SDRAM DIMMs. See the “DIMMs” section in this chapter.
9. Remove the processors. See the “Processors” section in this chapter.
CAUTION: Discard the heatsink after you remove it from the processor. The heatsink is for
one-time use only; after use the thermal interface material is degraded and does not provide
proper thermal dissipation.
10. Remove the PPMs. See the “PPMs” section in this chapter.
11. Remove the Smart Array 5i Controller. See the “Smart Array 5i Controller” section in
this chapter.
12. Remove the battery. See the “Battery” section in this chapter.
13. Disconnect all cables connected to the system board.