8 Upgrading Your System Board and Riser Board
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Figure 1-3. Removing the System Board
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Remove the front-fan tray:
a
Press and hold the front-fan tray release button.
b
Slide the front-fan tray to the right until it stops.
c
Lift the front-fan tray from its three securing posts.
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To remove the system board:
a
Lift up the blue retention pin and slide the system board towards the front of the system
to disengage the board from the retention tabs on the chassis. See Figure 1-3.
b
Raise the back edge of the board slightly to clear the chassis, then lift the system board
out of the system.
tabs
slots
retention pin
system board
drive-bay
retraction bar
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