Removing And Replacing The Interconnect Board; Removing The Interconnect Board - HP AB464-9003F Service Manual

Removing and Replacing the Interconnect Board

The interconnect board attaches the midplane board to the display board and the SAS backplane
board.
WARNING!
disconnected from the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations within the server whenever an AC power source is
connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.
CAUTION:
follow ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.
IMPORTANT:
number and model string information to the new interconnect board after installation.

Removing the Interconnect Board

To remove the interconnect board, follow these steps:
NOTE: Use the guide posts located on the chassis and the keyways located on the interconnect
board to help you with the interconnect board removal and replacement procedures.
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See
(page 89).
2. If rack installed, slide the server completely out from the rack. See
from the Rack" (page
3. Remove the top cover. See
4. Remove the air baffle.
5. Disconnect the USB cable from the connector on the display board.
6. Remove the DVD drive. See
7. Remove the display board. See
8. Slide the SAS drives and fillers approximately two inches out of the drive bays. See
"Removing a Hot-Pluggable Disk Drive" (page
CAUTION:
cables and sockets are clearly marked with the correct channel. When reconnecting these
cables, you must match each cable with the appropriate socket on the SAS core I/O card.
If the cables are mismatched, the server will not reboot.
9. Disconnect the SAS data and power cables from the connectors on the SAS backplanes.
10. Remove the interconnect board air baffle.
a. Insert your finger into the opening on the interconnect board air baffle and pull upward
to release the air baffle from the chassis.
b. Lift the air baffle out of the chassis at an angle.
11. Remove the lower SAS backplane. See
12. Remove the upper SAS backplane. See
13. Insert your fingers into the handle on the interconnect board and push the board toward the
front of the chassis to unplug it from the socket on the midplane board.
14. Lift the interconnect board out of the chassis.
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Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources have been
Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to
System information is stored on the interconnect board. You must write serial
176).
"Removing the Top Cover" (page
"Removing the DVD Drive" (page
When disconnecting the SAS cables, note the labeling on the cables. Both
"Removing the Display Board" (page
188).
"Removing the SAS Backplane Board" (page
"Removing the SAS Backplane Board" (page
"Powering Off the Server"
"Extending the Server
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