Removing The Pci Board Assembly - IBM System x3800 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Removing the PCI board assembly

To remove the PCI board assembly, complete the following steps.
10. Remove the memory cards (see "Removing and replacing a memory card" on
11. Remove the support structure (see "Removing the support structure" on page
12. Lift the microprocessor-tray release latch, open the microprocessor-tray levers,
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1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
on page 113.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the front cover (tower model only), top cover, and bezel (see
"Removing the top cover, bezel, and front cover" on page 117).
4. Remove the I/O board (see "Removing the I/O board" on page 137).
5. Remove all adapters and adapter dividers, and place the adapters on a
static-protective surface.
Note: You might find it helpful to note where each adapter is installed before
removing the adapters.
6. Remove the card guide (see "Removing the PCI adapter guide" on page 138).
7. Remove the structure on the right, letting the cables pass through the opening.
8. Disconnect the PCI switch card cable from the PCI board (see "Removing the
PCI switch-card assembly" on page 152).
9. Remove all fans (see "Removing the hot-swap fan" on page 121).
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and pull the microprocessor tray out of the server slightly (see "Removing and
installing a microprocessor" on page 146).
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