This document describes how to upgrade your system to support PCI-e expansion cards. Your upgrade kit includes a new system board and riser 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.

NOTE: See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for detailed instructions on removing or replacing components.

Removing and Replacing the System Board and Riser Board In A Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1850 System

Removing the System Board and Riser Board

1If applicable, remove the bezel.

2Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.

3Remove the system from the rack and place it on a work surface.

4Remove the system cover.

5Remove the SCSI backplane board. See "SCSI Backplane Board" in the Service-Only Parts Replacement Procedures guide on support.dell.com.

6Disconnect the fan power cables.

7Remove the expansion cards. See "Expansion Cards" in "Installing System Options" in your

Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.

8Remove the riser board:

a Lift the two plastic rivets that secure the riser board insulator, then remove the insulator. See Figure 1-1.

b If a SCSI data cable is connected to the riser board, disconnect the SCSI data cable from the SCSI data connector on the riser board. See Figure 1-1.

c Unlock the riser board cam lever, then lift the riser board from the chassis. See Figure 1-1.

Upgrading Your System Board and Riser Board

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Turning Technologies 2850, 1850 manual Removing the System Board and Riser Board

2850, 1850 specifications

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