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Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 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.
  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. Memory modules
    3. Disconnect the fan cables
    4. Expansion card riser
    5. If applicable, storage controller card
    6. Heat sink and processor
      CAUTION To prevent damage to the processor socket when replacing a faulty system board, ensure that you cover the processor socket with the processor dust cover.
    7. Internal USB, if installed
    8. If applicable, Internal Dual SD module
    9. Disconnect all the 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 securing the system board to the chassis.
    Figure 1. System board screws

    This image shows the system board screws.

  2. Using the system board holder, slightly lift the system board, and then slide it toward the front of the chassis.
  3. Lift the system board out of the chassis.
    Figure 2. Removing the system board

    This image shows how to remove the system board.

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