Nic I/O Board - HP ProLiant BL40p Maintenance And Service Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures

NIC I/O Board

To remove the NIC I/O board:
1. Power down the server blade and remove it from the server blade enclosure. Refer to the
"Server Blad e Preparation" section in this chapter.
2. Remove the access panel and the system board tray assembly. Refer to the "Server Blade
Preparation" section in this chapter.
3. Remove the PCI-X mezzanine board. Refer to the "PCI-X Mez zanine Board" se ction in
this chapter.
4. Turn the two slate blue thumbscrews on either side of the NIC I/O board to loosen it from
the system board (1).
5. Lift the slate blue release handle to a 45° angle to disengage the NIC I/O board (2) and
pull it away from the system board (3).
Figure 2-30: Removing the NIC I/O board
Reverse steps 1 through 5 to replace the NIC I/O board.
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CAUTION: To avoid damaging the NIC I/O board pins, be sure to use caution when aligning
it back into the system board.
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