HPE ProLiant ML30

Removing and replacing the system board
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.
Procedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
• If the server is in tower mode: Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up.
• If the server is in rack mode, do one of the following:
◦ Extend the server from the rack.
◦ Remove the server from the rack.
5. Remove the front bezel.
6. Remove the access panel.
7. If installed, remove the air baffle.
8. Disconnect all cables connected to the system board.
9. Remove the expansion board.
10. Remove the system fan.
11. Remove the M.2/dedicated iLO/serial port enablement board.
12. Remove all DIMMs.
13. If installed, remove the Smart Storage Battery.
14. Remove the Smart Storage Battery holders.
15. Remove the heatsink.
16. Remove the processor.
17. Remove the system board:
a. Remove all screws from the system board.
b. Tilt the system board and slide it up from the chassis.
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