Figure 28. Removing and Installing the System Board
1. cooling shroud guide screws (2) 2. screws (8)
3. system board
Installing 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.
1. Unpack the new system board assembly.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping 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.
2. Hold the system board by its edges and angle it toward the back of the chassis.
3. Lower the system board into the chassis till the connectors at the back of the system board align
with the slots on the rear wall of the chassis, and the screw holes on the system board align with the
holes on the chassis.
4. Install the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
NOTE: The cooling shroud retention screws cannot be interchangeably used with the other
screws.
5. Replace the following:
a. heat sink and processor
b. expansion-card riser
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