System board replacementSystem board replacement
SubtopicsSubtopics
Removing the system boardRemoving the system board
Installing the system boardInstalling the system board
Re-entering the server serial number and product IDRe-entering the server serial number and product ID
Removing the system boardRemoving the system board
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Perform a backup of critical server data.
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
T-15 Torx screwdriver
Alcohol wipe
About this taskAbout this task
WARNING:WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to
cool before touching them.
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.
ProcedureProcedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the AC source.
3. Remove the power adapter cord from the power cord clamp, and then disconnect the power adapter from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. If installed, unlock and remove the security padlock and/or the Kensington security lock.
For more information, see the lock documentation.
6. If the server is in a vertical orientation, position the server in a horizontal orientation.