Blade system board, Removing the system board, See step 1 – Dell POWEREDGE M915 User Manual

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Installing Blade Components

6 Replace the hard drive(s).

If you are installing multiple drives, be sure to reinstall them in their

original locations.

7 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 161.
8 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 158.

Blade System Board

Removing the System Board

1 Remove the blade. See "Removing a Blade" on page 155.
2 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 159.
3 Install an I/O connector cover on the I/O connector(s) at the back of the

board.

WARNING:

The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the

processor has had sufficient time to cool before handling.

WARNING:

The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the

system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool
before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid
touching the components.

NOTE:

If you are removing more than one hard drive, label them so you can replace

them in their original locations.

4 Remove the hard drives. See "Removing a Hard Drive" on page 269.
5 Remove the hard-drive backplane. See "Hard-Drive Backplane" on

page 274.

6 If required, remove the integrated network card. See "Network Daughter

Card/LOM Riser Card (PowerEdge M915 and M710HD Only)" on

page 233.

7 If applicable, remove the FlexMem bridge. See "FlexMem Bridge

(PowerEdge M910 Only)" on page 261.

8 For a full-height blade, remove mezzanine cards 1 and 4 (the outermost

mezzanine cards).
For a half-height blade, remove both mezzanine cards if present.

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