Dell DX6000G - Manual (Page 137)

Installing System Components 137
Installing the System Board
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
1 Unpack the new system board.
2 Remove the labels from the processor shield and affix them to the system
identification panel on the front of the system. See Figure 1-1.
3 Transfer the processors to the new system board. See "Removing a
Processor" on page 118 and "Installing a Processor" on page 121.
4 Remove the memory modules and transfer them to the same locations on
the new board. See "Removing Memory Modules" on page 117 and
"Installing Memory Modules" on page 115.
5 Holding the system board by the edges of the system board, lower the the
system board into the chassis.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping a memory module,
processor, or other components.
6 Slightly lift up the front of the system board and maneuver the system
board to the bottom of the chassis until it lays completely flat.
7 Push the system board toward the back of the chassis until the board is in
place.
8 Tighten the nine screws that secure the system board to the chassis. See
Figure 3-27.
9 Tighten the processor heat sink screws. See "Installing a Processor" on
page 121.
10 Connect the cables in the order listed below (see Figure 6-1 for the
locations of the connectors on the system board):
• SATA interface cable, if applicable
• Control panel interface cable connector
• Optical drive power cable connector
• Control panel USB interface cable connector
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