Removing And Replacing Tier 1 Customer Replaceable Units (Crus); Removing The Adapter-Retention Assembly - Lenovo Flex System x280 X6 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual

6. Turn on the compute node (see "Turning on the compute node" on page 15 for
7. Make sure that the power LED on the compute node control panel is lit
8. If you have other compute nodes to install, do so now.
9. You can place identifying information on the label tabs that are accessible from
What to do next
If this is the initial installation of the compute node in the chassis, you must
configure the compute node through the Setup utility and install the compute node
operating system. See "Updating the compute node configuration" on page 700
and Chapter 3, "Installing the operating system," on page 45 for details.
If you have changed the configuration of the compute node or if you are installing
a different compute node from the one that you removed, you must configure the
compute node through the Setup utility, and you might have to install the compute
node operating system (see "Using the Setup utility" on page 29).

Removing and replacing Tier 1 customer replaceable units (CRUs)

Use this information for removing and replacing Tier 1 CRUs.
About this task
Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If Lenovo installs a Tier 1 CRU
at your request, you will be charged for the installation.

Removing the adapter-retention assembly

Use this information to remove the adapter-retention assembly.
Before you begin
Before you remove the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 699.
2. If the compute node is installed in an Flex System chassis, remove it (see
3. Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the
About this task
The adapter-retention assembly consists of multiple parts. You can replace only the
parts that you choose and save the unused parts for future use.
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instructions).
continuously, indicating that the compute node is receiving power and is
turned on.
the front of the compute node.
"Removing a compute node from a chassis" on page 701 for instructions).
compute node with the bezel pointing toward you.