Removing An Smp Expansion Module And Cover - IBM xSeries 440 8687 Option Installation Manual

Removing an SMP Expansion Module and cover

While installing options, you might need to remove one or both of the SMP Expansion
Modules. This section provides instructions on removing an SMP Expansion Module
from the server and removing the cover from the module.
Complete the following steps to remove an SMP Expansion Module from the server:
1. Review the information in "Before you begin" on page 9, "Handling static-sensitive
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, disconnect the power cords and all
3. If necessary, remove the SMP baffle and retention bracket from the server.
4. To remove the EMC shield from the rear of the server:
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devices" on page 10, and "Safety Information" on page 11.
external cables from the SMP Expansion Module; then, open the cover (see
"Opening the cover" on page 16 for details).
a. Remove the shipping thumbscrews from the right side of the server.
Retention bracket
removal handles
b. Open the cover.
c. Grasp the retention bracket by the removal handles and lift it up and out of the
server.
Note: If there is one SMP Module installed, you will need to remove the SMP
baffle from the server; then, remove the retention bracket from the
lower SMP Module as described in steps 3a through 3c.
a. If there are two SMP Expansion Modules installed in the server, you must dis-
connect the SMP Expansion Cables that are connected to the SMP Expan-
sion Modules.
b. Remove the blue thumbscrews holding the EMC shield to the server.
Retention bracket
SMP Expansion
Module
Shipping
thumbscrews