Remove the Motherboard

Removing the motherboard is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before you remove the motherboard.

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you have not prepared for service, do so now. See Preparing for Service.

   • If you are removing the motherboard as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, go to Step 2.

2. Review this information and complete these prerequisites in this order.

   • Remove the Filter

   • Remove a Fan Module

     Remove all fan modules.

   • Remove the Fan Tray

   • Rotate the Drive Cage to the Service Position

   • Remove the USB Flash Drive

   • Remove the Air Duct

   • Remove a DIMM

     Remove all DIMMs.

   • Remove the PSU Duct

3. Disconnect all remaining cables from the motherboard and move them out of the way.
   
4. Remove the four bus bar screws.
5. Fully loosen the two captive screws at the front of the motherboard.
6. Grasp the two motherboard handles and slide the motherboard forward off of the alignment pins.
7. Tilt the motherboard left and slowly lift the motherboard up and out of the chassis.
   
8. Set the motherboard aside.
9. Consider your next step.

   • If you removed the motherboard as part of a replacement operation, install a new motherboard. See Install the Motherboard.

   • If you removed the motherboard as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure. See Component Service Task Reference for assistance.

Related Information

• Determine if the Motherboard Is Faulty

• Install the Motherboard

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation