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a. Record all system configuration information, such as Lenovo XClarity Controller IP addresses,
vital product data, and the machine type, model number, serial number, Universally Unique
Identifier, and asset tag of the server.
b. Save the system configuration to an external device with Lenovo XClarity Essentials.
c. Save the system event log to external media.
d. Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external
cables. See
e. If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the
top cover, or remove the server from the rack. See
f. Remove the top cover. See
g. If your server comes with an air baffle or a rear cage, remove it first.
• "Remove the air baffle" on page 57
• "Rear drive backplane and drive cage replacement" on page 134
h. Record where the cables are connected to the system board assembly; then, disconnect all
the cables.
i. Remove any of the following components that are installed on the system board assembly and
put them in a safe, static-protective place.
• "Remove the system fan cage" on page 159
• "Remove a memory module" on page 90
• "Remove a heat sink" on page 113
• "Remove a processor" on page 116
• "Remove the CMOS battery" on page 61
• "Remove a riser assembly" on page 97
• "Remove the OCP module" on page 93
j. Pull out the power supply units slightly. Ensure that they are disconnected from the system
board assembly.
Step 2. Remove the system board assembly.
Figure 108. Removing the system board assembly
a. Lift the two lift handles at the same time.
b. Slide the system board assembly towards the front of the chassis until it stops.
"Power off the server" on page
"Remove the top cover" on page
48.
"Remove the server from rack" on page
161.
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