Dell 650 service manual Removing the System Board, Replacing the System Board

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System Board

Dell Precision™ Workstation 650 and Dell Precision Workstation 450 Service Manual

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.

NOTICE: The system board and metal tray are connected and are removed as one piece.

Removing the System Board

1.Remove any components that restrict access to the system board.

2.Disconnect all cables from the system board.

3.Before you remove the existing system board assembly, visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the correct part.

4.Remove the system board screw.

1system board screw

2tab

3tab

5.Pull up on the two tabs, slide the system board assembly toward the front of the computer, and then lift the asembly up and away.

6.Place the system board assembly that you just removed next to the replacement system board.

Replacing the System Board

1.Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board: a. Remove the memory modules and install them on the replacement board.

CAUTION: The microprocessor package and heat-sink assembly can get hot. To avoid burns, ensure that the package and assembly have had sufficient time to cool before you touch them.

b.Remove the heat-sink assembly and microprocessor from the existing system board and transfer them to the replacement system board.

2.Configure the settings of the replacement system board.

3.Set the jumpers on the replacement system board so they are identical to the ones on the existing board.

NOTE: Some components and connectors on the replacement system board may be in different locations than the corresponding connectors on the existing system board.

4.Orient the replacement board by aligning the notches on the bottom of the board with the tabs on the computer.

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Contents VRM Battery Page Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Precautionary MeasuresBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBack to Contents Cards Installing a CardPage Removing a Card Back to Contents Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion SwitchReplacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Control Panel Components Control PanelRemoving the Control Panel Replacing the Control Panel Inside View of Your Computer Inside Your Computer Dell Precision 450 ComputerSystem Board Components DIMM4 IDE Drive Addressing Connecting Drive CablesDrives Dell Precision 450 Computer OverviewScsi ID Numbers Scsi Device Installation GuidelinesDevice Termination Removing a Hard Drive Hard DriveGeneral Guidelines Scsi CablesInstalling a Hard Drive Close the computer cover Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Close the computer cover Back to Contents Removing the Power Supply Power Supply Dell Precision 450 ComputerReplacing the Power Supply Removing the Drive Door Drive Door Dell Precision 650 ComputerReplacing the Drive Door Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Dell Precision 450 Computer Installing the Microprocessor Airflow ShroudRemoving the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Card Fan Guide Card Fan and Guide Dell Precision 650 ComputerRemoving the Card Fan and Guide Replacing the Card Fan and GuideBack to Contents Removing the Front Panel Front PanelReplacing the Front Panel Page Panel Components for the Dell Precision 650 Computer PanelPanel Components for the Dell Precision 450 Computer Replacing the I/O Panel Removing the I/O PanelPage Inside Your Computer Dell Precision 650 Computer Auxled Closing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Opening the Computer Cover Security cable slot Cover release latch Padlock ring Installing the Microprocessor Installation GuidelinesMicroprocessor Removing the Microprocessor Close the computer cover Drives Dell Precision 650 Computer Scsi Device Installation Guidelines Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Page Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Page CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Page Close the computer cover Removing a VRM Installing a VRMBack to Contents Removing a Memory Module Memory Installation GuidelinesAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations MemoryAdding a Memory Module Back to Contents Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Dell Precision 650 Computer Power Supply Dell Precision 650 Computer Replace the card fan Install the cards Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Back to Contents
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650 specifications

The Dell 650, part of the PowerEdge server line, is a robust and versatile server designed to meet the demands of modern data center environments. It offers a blend of performance, scalability, and manageability, making it an ideal choice for various applications, from small businesses to large enterprises.

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