Removing The System Board And Shuttle - IBM System x3650 Type 7979 Problem Determination And Service Manual

5. Slide the server into the rack.
6. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on the

Removing the system board and shuttle

The system board is attached to a shuttle for easy replacement.
To remove the system board and shuttle, complete the following steps.
Shuttle release
latch
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peripheral devices and the server.
Shuttle assembly
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
on page 87.
2. Turn off the server, and disconnect all power cords and external cables; then,
remove the server cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 90).
Note: When you replace the system board, you must either update the server
with the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware that the customer
provides on a diskette or CD image. Make sure that you have the latest
firmware or a copy of the pre-existing firmware before you proceed.
3. Remove the air baffles (see "Removing the microprocessor air baffle" on page
91).
4. Remove the following components and place them on a static-protective
surface for reinstallation:
v The riser-card assembly with adapters (see "Removing the riser-card
assembly" on page 96)
v All other adapters (see "Removing an adapter" on page 98)
v The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (see "Removing a Remote
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine" on page 101)