Replacing The Front Panel Card; Completing The Fru Replacement - Lenovo ThinkCentre E50 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Replacing the front panel card

10. Go to "Completing the FRU replacement."

Completing the FRU replacement

After replacing FRUs, you need to install any removed parts, replace the cover, and
reconnect any cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Also, depending
on the FRU that is replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in
the Setup Utility program.
Note: When the power cord is first plugged in, the computer might appear to turn
1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools
2. Replace the cover and secure it with two screws.
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1. Remove cover. See "Removing the cover" on page 121.
2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See "Removing and replacing the drive bay
assembly" on page 127.
3. Disconnect the front panel assembly cables from the system board. See the
system board illustration for your machine type at "Identifying parts on the
system board" on page 123.
4. Remove the screw that secures the front panel card assembly to the chassis.
5. Note the front panel assembly cable routing and remove the assembly from
the chassis.
6. Route the cable for the new front panel card assembly through the hole in the
chassis and to the system board.
7. Install the front panel card assembly into the chassis and secure it with the
screw.
8. Connect the front panel assembly cables to the system board.
9. Reinstall the drive bay assembly. See "Removing and replacing the drive bay
assembly" on page 127.
on for a few seconds and then turn off. This is a normal sequence to enable
the computer to initialize.
or loose screws are left inside your computer.