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Remove the system board

Follow instructions in this section to remove the system board.

About this task

Required tools

Make sure you have the required tools listed below in hand to properly replace the component.
Important

  • Removing and installing this component requires trained technicians. Do not attempt to remove or install it without proper training.

  • When replacing the system board, always update the server with the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware. Make sure that you have the latest firmware or a copy of the pre-existing firmware before you proceed.

  • When removing the memory modules, label the slot number on each memory module, remove all the memory modules from the system board, and set them aside on a static-protective surface for reinstallation.

Attention

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Record all system configuration information, such as Lenovo XClarity Controller IP addresses, vital product data, and the machine type, model number, serial number, Universally Unique Identifier, and asset tag of the server.
    2. Save the system configuration to an external device with Lenovo XClarity Essentials.
    3. Save the system event log to external media.
    4. Remove the fan shroud. See Remove a fan shroud.
    5. If applicable, remove the expansion filler. See Remove the expansion filler.
    6. If applicable, remove the expansion kit. See Remove the expansion kit.
  2. Remove the screws from the top cover.
    1. Slide the pull-out information tabs outward from the node.
    2. Remove the four Phillips #1 screws located on the short side of the top cover.
      Note

      Make sure to slide the pull-out information tabs back once the screw underneath is fully removed.

    3. Remove the four Phillips #2 screws located on the long side of the top cover; then, reverse the node to let the bottom side of the node facing up.
      Note

      • The screws to be removed might be covered by fan cables. Carefully pull the fan cable out a little bit to remove the screw underneath, and put the cable back after removing the screw.

      Figure 1. Removing screws from the top cover

  3. Remove the bottom cover.
    1. Remove the two Phillips #1 screws located on the short side of the bottom cover.
    2. Remove the six Phillips #2 screws from the long side of the bottom cover.
    3. Hold the blue touch points on the rear side of the node and the I/O bracket handle on the front side of the node; then pull the front and rear I/O brackets from the node.
    4. Lift up the bottom cover from the node, and place it on a flat clean surface.
    Attention
    To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, install both top cover and bottom cover before powering on the server. Operating the server with the covers removed might damage server components.
    Figure 2. Removing the bottom cover

  4. Remove the following components on the bottom side of the system board in the sequence below:
    1. Remove the M.2 drive from slot 1. See Remove an M.2 drive from slot 1.
    2. Remove the memory module. See Remove a memory module.
  5. Separate the system board from the top cover.
    1. Carefully separate the system board with the top cover from the edge of the front I/O connectors.
    2. Gently lift up the rear I/O side of the system board until the system board is fully separated from the top cover.
    3. Lift up the system board to remove it from the top cover. Hold both sides of the system board and turn it over to let the top side of the system board facing up; then place it on a static-protective surface.
      Figure 3. Removing the system board

  6. Remove the following components on the top side of the system board in the sequence below:
    1. Remove the memory module. See Remove a memory module.
    2. Remove the M.2 drives from slot 2 and slot 3. See Remove an M.2 drive from slot 2 or slot 3.

After you finish

  • If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.