12If a RAC card is present in the system, disconnect the RAC cables from the system board. Leave the RAC card attached to the
Squeeze the metal tabs on the ends of the RAC cable connector and gently work the connector out of the socket.
13Remove the
a Pull inward on the latch on the left side of the bracket along the system chassis wall.
b Pull the bracket slightly forward to free the bracket from the chassis tabs and lift the bracket up and out of the chassis.
14Remove the TOE key, if present. See Figure
15Disconnect all cables from the connectors on the front edge of the system board.
CAUTION: The DIMMs are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the DIMMs to cool before handling them. Handle the DIMMs by the card edges and avoid touching the DIMM components.
16Remove the memory modules. See "Removing Memory Modules" on page 87.
17Remove the CPU processor(s). See "Replacing a Processor" on page 89.
18To remove the system board:
a Lift up the blue retention pin and slide the system board toward the front of the system to disengage the board from the hooks on the chassis. See Figure
b Lift the system board out of the system chassis.
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