Remove The Front Cover; Install The System Board - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Manual

• Always download and apply the latest firmware. This will help ensure that any known issues are
addressed, and that your server is ready to work with optimal performance. Go to
Drivers and Software to download firmware updates for your server.
• It is good practice to make sure that the server is working correctly before you install an optional
component.
• Follow the installation procedures in this section and use appropriate tools. Incorrectly installed
components can cause system failure from damaged pins, damaged connectors, loose cabling, or loose
components.

Remove the front cover

Remove the front cover by pressing the release buttons and pulling the cover from the front of the server.
Complete the following steps to remove the front cover:
Watch the procedure. A video of the replacement process is available:
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YouTube
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Youku
Figure 27. Front cover removal
Step 1. Press release buttons at either side of the front cover.
Step 2. Pull the cover forward and remove it from the server.

Install the system board

System boards are in the upper or lower compute tray that is accessed from the front of the server.
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