Replacing The Midplane - IBM System x3850 X6 Installation And Service Manual

Results
If you are instructed to return the midplane, follow all packaging instructions, and
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Replacing the midplane

Use this information for instructions on how to replace the chassis midplane.
About this task
To replace the chassis midplane, complete the following steps:
Note: This procedure for replacing the midplane apply to both the 4-socket and
the 8-socket configurations of the server, unless otherwise specified.
Procedure
1. Align the slots on the sides of the midplane with the alignment pins on the
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Shuttle
Alignment pins
Midplane
assembly
shuttle and lower the midplane onto the pins until the midplane is seated in
place.
Alignment pins