Installing the system board
Prerequisite
NOTE:
Before replacing the system board, replace the old iDRAC MAC address label in the Information tag with the iDRAC MAC
address label of the replacement system board.
1
If you are replacing the system board, remove all the components listed in the removing the system board section.
Steps
1
Holding the system board holder, lower the system board it into the system.
2
Incline the system board at an angle and align the connectors with the slots on the rear of the chassis.
3
Slide the system board towards the rear of the chassis until the connectors are firmly seated in the slots.
Figure 63. Installing the system board
4
Using a Philips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
Next steps
1
Replace the following:
a
NOTE:
The TPM Module must be replaced only while installing new system board.
b
c
d
e
f
g
2
Reconnect the cables to the system board.
NOTE:
Ensure that the cables inside the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing
bracket.
3
Follow the procedures in
After working inside your system
4
Ensure that you:
a
Use the Easy Restore feature to restore the Service Tag. For more information, see the Easy restore section.
b
If the Service Tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the Service Tag manually. For more information, see the
Restoring the Service Tag by using the Easy Restore feature section.
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Disassembly and reassembly
