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Replacing the system board
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Replacing the system board
To replace the system board:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 41.
2 Open the server case by following the instructions in “Opening the server
case” on page 42.
3 Remove all of the expansion cards by following the instructions in
“Installing PCI expansion cards” on page 56.
4 Unplug the heat sink’s cooling fan, then remove the heat sink and
processor by following the instructions in “Replacing the processor” on
page 58.
5 Remove the memory modules by following the instructions in “Installing
memory” on page 54.
6 Disconnect the power and data cables from the system board, noting their
locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install
the new board.) Make sure that you disconnect the intrusion switch cable.
7 Remove the system board’s thumbscrew.
ThumbscrewIntrusion switch connector