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Installing the system board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be
performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
NOTE: You must remove the system board to replace a faulty system board.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the system board.
4. Unpack the new system board assembly.
5. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver, the 4 mm and 5 mm Hex nut drivers ready.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other
components.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system
board into the chassis.
Steps
1. Align the system board with the standoffs on the chassis.
2. Secure the system board to the chassis with the screws.
Next steps
1. Install the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). For information on how to install TPM, see Installing the
Trusted Platform Module .For information on TPM, see Trusted Platform Module.
2. Install the following components:
• LOM riser card
• PCIe mezzanine card
• SSD cage
• SSD backplane
• SSD carriers
NOTE: Ensure that you reinstall the SSD carriers into their original bays.
• Cooling shroud
• Memory modules
• Processor(s) and heat sink(s)
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
NOTE: If you are not installing the sled in the enclosure, install the I/O connector cover.
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