Removing the motherboard is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before you remove the motherboard.
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.
Remove all fan modules.
Remove all DIMMs.
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.