Servicing the Processors
Removing and Installing the Center Brace
You will need to remove the center brace to perform the following procedures:
Removing and installing a processor core VRM converter (optional step)
Removing and installing the main board
Removing and installing the SCSI backplane board
Refer to the steps to remove and install the processor air baffle when directed in specific
procedures.
Removing the Center Brace
1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions described in
5.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system.
3. Power down the server and disconnect both AC power cords.
4. Remove the top cover. For instructions, see "Removing the Top Cover", page 144.
5. Slide the latches at each side of the chassis to the unlock position. See letter "A" in Figure 90.
6. Lift the center brace from the chassis. See letter "B" in the figure.
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Figure 90. Removing the Center Brace
Intel® Server Platforms SR6850HW4 and SR6850HW4/M Product Guide
"Safety
Information", page
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