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Dell EMC PowerEdge R6415 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.
  • NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the cables as you remove them from the system board. You must route the cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.
  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. All expansion cards and risers
    3. Mini PERC
    4. vFlash or IDSDM module
    5. Internal USB key
    6. Heat sink
    7. Processor
    8. Memory modules
    9. LOM riser

Steps

  1. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
    • CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from the chassis.
    • CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
  2. Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove ten screws securing the system board to the chassis.
  3. Hold the system board holder, lift the system board, and then slide it toward the front of the chassis.
  4. Lift the system board out of the chassis.
    Figure 1. Removing the system board This image shows removing the system board

Next steps

Install the system board. for more information, see Installing the system board .

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