16Lift the ZIF levers on processors 1 and 4 to facilitate removing the heat sink retention bracket.

17Remove the heat sink retention bracket by removing the eight screws that hold it to the system board.

18Disconnect the PWR DIST CONN connectors from the system board at J9K1 and J9K2.

19Disconnect the SIGNAL connector from the system board at J9K3.

20Disconnect the CONTROL PANEL connector from the system board at J9J1.

21Reposition the PWR DIST CONN, SIGNAL, and CONTROL PANEL wiring to facilitate removal of the system board.

22Disconnect SAS_B connector on the SAS backplane.

23Lift the system board blue plunger, slide the system board forward to disengage it from the chassis, and then lift the system board out of the chassis.

Installing the System Board

CAUTION: Exercise care when removing the system board to prevent damage to cables, connectors, and components.

1Ensure power is removed.

2Position the system board above the chassis with USB, VGA, and serial connectors at the back of the chassis and with the front edge of the system board as far forward within the chassis as possible.

3Tilt the forward edge of the system board down slightly, lower the system board fully into the chassis, and then slide the system board back until the system board blue plunger snaps into place.

4Connect the SIGNAL connector to the system board at J9K3.

5Connect the PWR DIST CONN connectors to the system board at J9K1 and J9K2.

6Connect the CONTROL PANEL connector to the system board at J9J1.

7Connect the SAS_B connector to the SAS backplane.

8Lift the ZIF levers on processors 1 and 4.

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