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Dell PowerEdge XR8620t Installation and Service Manual

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Removing the system board

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.
CAUTION:To avoid damage to the system board, ensure that the system board does not touch the side walls of the sled chassis, while sliding the system board into the sled.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the following components:
    1. Air shroud
    2. M.2 Direct Riser
    3. Storage Interposer module
    4. Side cover
    5. Riser 1
    6. 2U Cooling fans
    7. 2U Power distribution board
    8. 2U sled from the 1U sled
    9. 1U Power distribution board
    10. Riser 2
    11. Memory modules
    12. Heatsink
    13. Processor
    14. Trusted platform module (TPM).
      NOTE:The TPM Module must be replaced only while installing new system board.
    15. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
      CAUTION:Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from the system.

Steps

  1. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
  2. To disengage the ports from the slots on the chassis, slide the system board toward the rear of the chassis. Lift the system board out of the chassis.
    Figure 1. Removing the system board

    This image shows removing the system board

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