Service Manual

8. Remove the following:
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
a. Air shroud
b. (if installed)
c. All expansion cards and risers
d. Internal PERC riser
e. IDSDM/vFlash module
f. Processors and heat sink modules
g. Processors blanks (if installed)
h. Memory modules and memory module blanks
i. LOM riser card
Steps
1. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
2. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove nine screws securing the system board to the chassis.
Figure 107. System board screws
3. Hold the system board holder, slightly lift the system board, and then slide it toward the front of the chassis.
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.
4. Incline the system board at an angle, and lift the system board out of the chassis.
CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from the
chassis.
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