• When disconnecting cables, make a list of each cable and record the connectors the cable is
connected to, and use the record as a cabling checklist after installing the new system board.
Attention:
• Read
“Installation Guidelines” on page 29 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 30 to ensure that you
work safely.
• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See
“Power off the server” on page 34.
• Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
• Place the server on its side with the cover up.
Procedure
Step 1. Make preparation for this task.
a. Remove the server cover. See
“Remove the server cover” on page 135.
b. Remove the front bezel. See
“Remove the front bezel” on page 87.
c. If applicable, remove the ODD+bay 2 drive cage assembly (see
“Remove an optical drive cage”
on page 78
) or remove the bay 2+bay 3 drive cage assembly (see “Remove the drive cage (bay
3)” on page 67
).
d. Remove the cage bar. See step 3 in
“Remove the server cover” on page 135.
e. If applicable, remove the rear fan. See
“Remove the fan (front and rear)” on page 83.
f. If applicable, remove the M.2 drive. See
“Remove an M.2 drive” on page 93.
g. If applicable, remove the PCIe adapters. See
“Remove a PCIe adapter” on page 107.
h. Remove the memory modules. See
“Remove a memory module” on page 99.
i. Remove the heat sink and fan module. See
“Remove the heat sink and fan module (trained
technician only)” on page 89
.
j. Remove the processor. See
“Remove the processor (trained technician only)” on page 122.
Step 2. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O bracket to the chassis.
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