Owners Manual

Removing the system board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted
to create a recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key.
If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program
before you can access the encrypted data on your drives.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the TPM plug-in module from the system board. Once the TPM plug-in
module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board. Any attempt to remove an
installed TPM plug-in module breaks the cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on
another system board.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedures in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the following:
a. Air shroud
b. Cooling fan assembly
c. Rear drive cage (if applicable)
d. Mid drive tray (if applicable)
e. Power supply unit(s)
f. All expansion card risers
g. Integrated storage controller card
h. Processor and heat sink module
i. Processor blanks (if installed)
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the processor socket when replacing a faulty system board, ensure that
you cover the processor socket with the processor dust cover.
j. Memory modules and memory module blanks
k. Network daughter card
Steps
1. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from
the system.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
2. Holding the system board holder, pull the blue release pin, and slide the system board toward the front of the system to
disengage the connectors from the slots on the system.
3. Incline the system board at an angle, and lift the system board out of the system.
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