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Figure 1-3. Removing the System Board

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17Remove the front-fan tray:

a Press and hold the front-fan tray release button. b Slide the front-fan tray to the right until it stops. c Lift the front-fan tray from its three securing posts.

18To remove the system board:

a Lift up the blue retention pin and slide the system board towards the front of the system to disengage the board from the retention tabs on the chassis. See Figure 1-3.

b Raise the back edge of the board slightly to clear the chassis, then lift the system board out of the system.

Upgrading Your System Board and Riser Board

2850, 1850 specifications

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