13Install the processor and heat sink. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 106.

14Install the memory modules. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page 104.

NOTE: Install the memory modules as noted in step 4 of the procedure in "Removing the System Board Assembly" on page 119.

15Connect the control-panelinterface cable to the CTRL_PNL connector on the system board. See Figure 6-1 for the location of the CTRL_PNL connector.

16If applicable, connect the optical drive interface cable to the SATA_C connector on the system card. See Figure 6-1 for the location of the SATA connector.

17Install the system board shroud. See "Installing the System Board Shroud" on page 72.

18Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 68.

19If you are not replacing the RAC card, insert the plastic filler plug in the system back panel.

NOTICE: When detaching the RAC cables from the system board, squeeze the metal ends of the cable connectors and gently work the connector out of the socket. Do not pull on the cable to unseat the connector. Doing so can damage the cable.

20Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 69.

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