Replacing The Serial Port Cable - IBM 8686 - Eserver xSeries 360 Hardware Maintenance Manual

10. Align the system board with the shuttle and replace the 30 screws that were
11. Slide the replacement shuttle, with its attached system board, in from the rear
12. Replace all components in the reverse order from which they were removed.
13. Replace the top cover and bezel (see "Installing the server top cover and

Replacing the serial port cable

Complete the following steps to replace the serial port cable:
1. Review "Safety information" on page 145 and "Handling static-sensitive devices"
2. Turn off the server, disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
3. Slide the server out of the rack cabinet until the rails lock into place; then,
4. Slide the serial cable and bracket assembly up out of the rear panel.
5. Unplug the 2-pin-by-5-pin connector on the serial cable from connector J58 on
6. If you are removing the serial cable permanently, install the slot cover for PCI
7. If you are replacing the serial cable, see "Installing the serial cable" on page 93.
8. Install the cover; then, slide the server into the rack cabinet, securing it as
9. Connect all external cables; then, connect all power cords to a power source.
9. If you are replacing the system board, continue with step 10 using the new
system board with the existing shuttle.
removed in step 5 on page 112 and step 6 on page 112 above. Be sure to
replace the heat sink retention modules, PCI hot-plug card retainer and fan
bracket that had been removed.
Attention: Do not over-tighten the screws that secure the system board to
the shuttle.
of the server and close the board locking latch.
bezel" on page 95).
on page 148.
cables.
remove the cover.
the system board and pull the serial cable out through the hole.
slot 6.
before.
FRU information (service only)
113