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e. Record the locations and disconnect all internal cables attached to the sys-
tem board.
f. At the left side of the system, locate and remove the three screws that
secure the system board and mounting plate to the chassis (see Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1. Removing the System Board Assembly
g. Slide the system board and mounting plate assembly forward about
12.7 millimeters (mm) (0.5 inch), rotate it away from the top of the chassis,
and lift it out of the chassis.
h. Lay the assembly with the system board facing up on a flat surface.
i. Remove the mounting screw from the mounting plate.
j. Slide the system board about 6.3 mm (0.25 inch) toward the front (left edge
of the mounting plate) and lift the system board up and away from the
mounting plate.
3. To install the replacement mounting plate assembly (provided in your upgrade kit)
in your PowerEdge 2300 system, perform the preceding steps in reverse order.
mounting screws (3)
system board and mounting-
plate assembly