To locate the USB port, see the Internal USB memory key (optional) section.
2
If installed, remove the USB memory key from the USB port.
3
Insert the replacement USB memory key into the USB port.
Next steps
1
Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
.
2
While booting, press F2 to enter
System Setup
and verify that the system detects the USB memory key.
System board
A system board (also known as the motherboard) is the main printed circuit board in the system with different connectors used to connect
different components or peripherals of the system. A system board provides the electrical connections to the components in the system to
communicate.
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a
recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you replace this system
board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can access the encrypted data on
your hard drives.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to remove the TPM plug-in module from the system board. Once the TPM plug-in module is installed,
it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board. Any attempt to remove an installed TPM plug-in module breaks the
cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on another system board.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
.
3
Remove the following:
a
Air shroud
b
Fan cage with cooling fans
c
Power supply unit(s)
d
Expansion card risers
e
Processor expansion module (PEM)
f
Integrated storage controller card
g
IDSDM/vFlash card
h
Internal USB key (if applicable)
i
Processor and heat sink module
j
Processors and DIMM blank
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the processor pins when replacing a faulty system board, ensure that you
cover the processor socket with the processor protective cap.
k
Memory modules and memory module blanks
l
Network daughter card
m
Cable management bracket
Steps
1
Disconnect all cables from the system board.
2
Holding the system board handle, pull the blue release pin, slide the system board towards the front of the system.
Sliding the system board toward the front of the system disengages the connectors from the back of the system slots.
3
Lift the system board out of the system.
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