Prerequisites
CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can access the encrypted data on your drives.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
Remove the following components:
Air shroud
Cooling fans
Memory modules
Expansion cards
Processor and heat sink module
Trusted Platform Module
Disconnect all the cables from the system board and make note of all the cable connections.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from the system.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
Removing the system board:
Using the system board holder and plunger, slide the system board towards the front of the system.
At a tilted angle, lift the system board out of the chassis.
Installing the system board:
Holding the system board holder and plunger, lower the system board at a tilted angle into the system.
Slide the system board towards the rear of the chassis until the connectors are firmly seated in the slots.
Replace the following components:
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
NOTE: The TPM Module must be replaced only while installing new system board.
Processor and heat sink module
Memory modules
Expansion cards
Cooling fans
Air shroud
Reconnect all cables to the system board.
NOTE: Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing bracket.
Ensure that you perform the following steps:
Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. See the Restoring the system by using the Easy Restore feature section.
If the service tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the system service tag manually. See the Manually update the Service Tag by using System Setup section.
Update the BIOS and iDRAC versions.
Re-enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). See the Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module section.
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system:
Replace the system cover.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system.
