Dell PowerEdge 2600 - Manual (Page 54)

System Board
Removing the System Board
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the cover (see " Removing the Cover ").
3. Remove the cooling shroud (see " Removing the Cooling Shroud ").
4. Remove the front cooling fans (see " Removing the Front Fan Assembly ").
5. Remove the back cooling fans (see " Removing the Back Fan Assembly ").
6. Remove the expansion-cards (see " Removing an Expansion Card ").
7. Remove the ERA/O card (see " Removing the ERA/O Card ").
8. Remove the memory modules (see " Removing Memory Modules ").
9. Remove the memory module, hardware key, and battery for the integrated RAID controller (if those components are installed) (see " Activating the
Integrated RAID Controller ").
10. Remove the microprocessors and VRMs (see " Removing and Replacing a Microprocessor ").
11. Remove the system battery (see " Removing and Replacing the System Battery ").
12. Remove the IDE cable for the CD/diskette drive (see " Removing the CD/Diskette Drive ").
13. Remove all other cables attached to the system board (including the intrusion alarm cable, the control panel cable, and the three cables from the power
distribution module).
14. Remove the system board (see Figure 4 -35 ):
a. Loosen the system board's thumbscrew and slide the system board forward about 0.5 inch.
b. Lift the system board off its grounding tabs in the system.
Figure 4-35. Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
1. Lower the system board onto its grounding tabs and slide the system board back until the board's thumbscrew can be tightened to secure the system
board into place (see Figure 4 -35 ).
2. Replace the system battery (see " Removing and Replacing the System Battery ").
3. Replace the microprocessors and VRMs (see " Removing and Replacing a Microprocessor ").
4. If necessary, replace the memory module, hardware key, and battery for the integrated RAID controller (see " Activating the Integrated RAID
Controller ").
5. Install the memory modules (see " Installing Memory Modules ").
6. Replace the expansion-cards (see " Expansion Cards ").
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See
your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See
your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.