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Removing the system board
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.
CAUTION: Exercise care when removing and installing the system board in the sled, to prevent
any damage to the system board.
1. Turn off the nodes using the operating system commands, or the iDRAC, or the CMC.
The sled is powered off when all the nodes are turned off.
2. Remove the sled from the enclosure.
3. Install an I/O connector cover on the I/O connector(s) at the back of the board.
WARNING: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the processor
has had sufficient time to cool before handling.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has
been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them.
Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components.
NOTE: If you are removing more than one hard drive/SSD, label them so you can replace them
in their original locations.
4. Remove the following:
a. hard drives/SSDs
b. hard-drive/SSD backplane
c. memory modules
d. cable cover
e. cooling shroud
f. Easy Restore Module
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other
components.
5. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
6. Remove the screws securing the system board to the chassis.
7. Holding it by the edges, lift the system board out of the chassis.
8. Ensure that the I/O connector cover is still in place on the I/O connector at the back of the board.
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