Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 26.

Replacing the system board

Replacing the system board

To replace the system board:

1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 25.

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3 Remove all of the expansion cards. For more information, see “Installing PCI expansion cards” on page 40.

4 Remove the heat sink and processor. For more information, see “Replacing the processor” on page 42.

5 Remove the memory modules. For more information, see “Installing memory” on page 38.

6 Disconnect the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) Make sure that you disconnect the intrusion switch cable.

Intrusion switch connector

Thumbscrew

7 Remove the system board’s thumbscrew.

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