HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 Service And Maintenance Manual page 169

CAUTION: CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
Before replacing a DIMM, backplane, expansion card, riser board, or other similar PCA components due to a perceived
hardware error, make sure first that the component is firmly seated in the slot.
When installing the replacement component:
Observe antistatic precautions.
Handle the PCA only along the edges.
Do not touch the components and connectors on the PCA.
Do not bend or flex the PCA.
Procedure Procedure
1. Power down the server.
2. If installed, open the cable management arm.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. Remove the server from the rack .
6. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
7. Remove the access panel .
8. Disconnect the drive cables from the midplane drive cage.
9. Remove the midplane drive cage .
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