Removing The System Board - Lenovo x3300 M4 7382 Installation And Service Manual

13. Press the microprocessor 2 expansion board firmly and vertically to the system board.
Notes:
• Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered-on might
cause the server to halt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always
use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server
with the power on.
• Make sure that none of the server cables are caught under the microprocessor 2 expansion board.
14. Rotate the release lever to the close position to secure the microprocessor 2 expansion board in place.
Note: Press the microprocessor 2 expansion board connector to make sure the connector is seated
securely on the system board.
15. Connect the microprocessor 2 power cable (P4) to its connector on the system board (see "Power Cable
Connection" on page 172 ).
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on
page 85.

Removing the system board

Use this information to remove the system board.
Before you remove the system board from the server, take the following steps to save data, firmware, and
configuration data:
• Record all system configuration information, such as IMM IP addresses, vital product data, and the
machine type, model number, serial number, Universally Unique Identifier, and asset tag of the server.
• Using the Advanced Settings Utility (ASU), save the system configuration to external media.
• Save the system-event log to external media.
Notes:
1. When you replace the system board, you must either update the server with the latest firmware or
restore the pre-existing firmware that the customer provides on a diskette or CD image. Make sure that
you have the latest firmware or a copy of the pre-existing firmware before you proceed.
2. Before you replace the system board, make sure that you backup any features on demand (FoD) keys
that were enabled. Remember to re-enable the features on demand (FoD) keys after installing the new
system board. For more information on Features on Demand (FoD), including instructions for automating
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