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15. If you are instructed to return the system board, follow all packaging
To remove the system board on the 5U server model with hot-swap power
supplies, complete the following steps. For 4U server models with non-hot-swap
power supplies, please see the above sub-section.
10. Remove any of the following components (in addition to others that might not
11. Remove the seven screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
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instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied
to you.
Attention: Make sure to place the socket covers for the microprocessor
sockets on the system board before returning the system board.
1. Read the safety information in "Safety" on page vii and "Installation
guidelines" on page 35.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page
38).
4. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the system
board facing up.
Attention: Do not allow the server to fall over.
5. Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the open (unlocked) position.
6. Remove the hard disk drive fan duct (see "Removing the hard disk drive fan
duct" on page 222).
7. Remove the microprocessor and heat sink (see "Removing the microprocessor
and heat sink" on page 300).
Attention: Remove the socket covers from the microprocessor sockets on the
new system board and place them on the microprocessor sockets of the
system board you are removing.
8. Disengage the cables from any retention-clips.
9. Note where each cable is connected; then, disconnect all cables from the
system board.
Attention: Disengage all latches, release tabs or locks on cable connectors
when you disconnect all cables from the system board. Failing to release them
before removing the cables will damage the cable sockets on the system board.
The cable sockets on the system board are fragile. Any damage to the cable
sockets may require replacing the system board.
be listed) that are installed on the system board and put them in a safe,
static-protective place:
v Adapters (see "Removing an adapter" on page 266).
v DIMMs (see "Replacing a memory module" on page 274).
v Battery (see "Removing the system battery" on page 279).
v USB embedded hypervisor flash device (see "Removing the USB embedded
hypervisor flash device" on page 227).