Front-Panel Assembly - IBM XSERIES 255 TYPE 8685 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

1. Turn off the server.
2. Disconnect all power cords and external cables from the back of the server.
3. Remove the server cover (see "Removing the top cover (all models)" on page
4. Remove all adapters and spacers, placing the adapters on a static-protective
5. Disconnect the hot-swap board cable from the system board (see
6. Press the two tabs on the hot-swap board assembly and remove it from the
7. To replace the hot-swap board, line up the two tabs with the notches on the

Front-panel assembly

Complete the following steps to remove the front-panel assembly.
Note:
1. Turn off the server.
2. Disconnect all power cords and external cables from the back of the server.
3. Remove the server cover (see "Removing the top cover (all models)" on page
4. Disconnect the front-panel assembly cable from the system board (see
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v Read "Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 170
49).
surface (see "Installing an adapter" on page 53).
"System-board internal cable connectors" on page 43).
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
chassis.
chassis and snap the assembly into place; then, connect the cable to the
system board.
v Read "Before you begin" on page 39.
v Read the safety notices at "Safety information" on page 167.
v Read "Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 170
49).
"System-board internal cable connectors" on page 43).
Release tabs