Completing The Parts Replacement; Reinstalling The Server Cover And Reconnecting Cables - Lenovo ThinkServer RD430 Hardware Maintenance Manual

30. Install any other parts that you have removed and connect all cables to the new system board. Refer
to the information that you have recorded and the related topics in "Installing, removing, or replacing
hardware" on page 86.
31. If you are instructed to return the old system board, follow all packaging instructions and use any
packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 182.

Completing the parts replacement

This topic provides instructions to help you complete the parts replacement and turn on your server.
To complete the parts replacement, you must properly route the cables inside the server, reinstall the server
cover, reconnect all external cables and, for some devices, update the firmware and run the Setup Utility
program to do further setup.

Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables

Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding "Safety information"
on page iii and "Guidelines" on page 81.
This topic provides instructions on how to reinstall the server cover and reconnect cables to your server.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the server cover before turning on the server. Operating
the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might
damage server components.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.
To reinstall the server cover and reconnect cables to your server, do the following:
1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are
left inside your server.
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