Removing the system board
To remove the system board, complete the following steps:
1.Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 57.
2.Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
3.Turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
4.Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 62).
5.Note where each cable is connected; then, disconnect all cables from the system board.
6.Press and hold the drive cage release tab; then, rotate the drive cage out of the chassis until the retaining tab on top of the cage locks into place.
7.Remove any of the following components (in addition to others that might not be listed) that are installed on the system board and put them in a safe,
v Adapters (see “Removing an adapter” on page 68).
vMicroprocessor and fan sink (see “Removing the microprocessor and fan sink” on page 118).
vDIMMs (see “Removing a memory module” on page 84).
vBattery (see “Removing the battery” on page 86).
vSAS/SATA controller (see “Removing the
8.Remove the two screws that secure the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine
9. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
