Removing the system board
To remove the system board, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 47.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
3. Turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
4. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page
52).
5. Note where each cable is connected; then, disconnect all cables from the
system board.
6. Press and hold the drive cage release tab; then, rotate the drive cage out of
the chassis until the retaining tab on top of the cage locks into place.
7. Remove any of the following components (in addition to others that might not
be listed) that are installed on the system board and put them in a safe,
static-protective place:
v Adapters (see “Removing an adapter” on page 58).
v Microprocessor and fan sink (see “Removing the microprocessor and fan
sink” on page 109).
v DIMMs (see “Removing a memory module” on page 75).
v Battery (see “Removing the battery” on page 77).
v SAS/SATA controller (see “Removing the mini-SAS/SATA controller” on page
96).
8. Remove the two screws that secure the Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine support bracket to the system board and remove the Remote
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine support bracket from the system board. Set it
aside for use later.
Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine support bracket
9. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
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