Remove the system board assembly

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.

Procedure
  1. If installed, remove the internal USB device.
  2. To serve as a reference for system cable connections when the system board assembly is installed back into the server, take a picture of the current system board cable connections.
  3. Disconnect the following system cables:

    • Power supply cable

    • Optical drive or SSD SATA cable (optional)

    • LFF/SFF drive SATA cable – This cable can either be connected to the system board or to an installed Smart Array storage controller board

    • Fan cable

    Disconnecting the system cables
  4. Remove the system board assembly screw.
  5. Place a finger in the notch on both sides of the system board assembly, and then pull out the assembly.
    Removing the system board assembly