Owners Manual

Figure 114. Removing the system board
Next steps
1. Install the system board.
Installing the system board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Unpack the replacement system board assembly.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while placing the system board into the
system.
2. Hold the system board plungers, incline the system board at an angle into the system.
NOTE:
If you are replacing the system board, remove all the components listed in the removing the system board
section.
3. Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the rear of the system chassis.
4. Slide the system board toward the rear of the system until the plungers click into place.
NOTE:
Before replacing the system board, ensure to replace the old iDRAC MAC address label in the Information tag
with the iDRAC MAC address label of the replacement system board.
134 Installing and removing system components