Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
If installed, remove the front bezel.
If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
Remove the system cover.
Removing the optional front bezel:
Locate and remove the bezel key.
NOTE: The bezel key is attached to the back of the bezel.
Unlock the bezel by using the key.
Slide the release latch up, and pull the left end of the bezel.
Unhook the right end, and remove the bezel.
Removing the system cover:
Rotate the latch release lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position.
Lift the latch toward the back of the system.
The system cover slides back and the tabs on the system cover disengage from the slots on the chassis.
NOTE: The position of the latch may vary depending on the configuration of your system.
Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.
Installing the Trusted Platform Module:
Locate the TPM connector on the system board.
NOTE: To locate the TPM connector on the system board, see the System board connectors section.
Align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector.
Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic rivet aligns with the slot on the system board.
Press the plastic rivet until the rivet snaps into place.
Installing the system board:
Unpack the new system board assembly.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding 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.
Hold the touch points and lower the system board into the chassis.
Push the system board toward the back of the chassis until the board clicks into place.
Installing the system cover:
Align the slots on the system cover with the tabs on the chassis.
Push the system cover latch down.
The system cover slides forward and the slots on the system cover engage with the tabs on the chassis. The system cover latch locks into place when the system cover is completely engaged with the tabs on the chassis.
Rotate the latch release lock clockwise to the locked position.
Installing the optional front bezel:
Locate and remove the bezel key.
NOTE: The bezel key is attached to the back of the bezel.
Hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis.
Fit the free end of the bezel onto the system.
Lock the bezel by using the key.
Install the system cover.
If applicable, install the system into the rack.
If removed, install the front bezel.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.