CHAPTER 4: Installing Components

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Replacing the control panel bridge card

To replace the control panel bridge card:

1Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 30. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.

2Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 31.

3Remove the fan duct and system fans by following the instructions in “Replacing system fans” on page 46.

4Remove the media cage by following the instructions in “Removing and installing an optical drive” on page 33.

5Disconnect the cables from the control panel bridge card.

6Remove the top panel screw (1), then loosen the thumbscrew (2) holding the control panel bridge card to the chassis.

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7Push the control panel bridge card (3) toward the front of the chassis and remove it, then store it in a static-free bag.

8Holding the new control panel bridge card by the edges, place it in the chassis, then slide it toward the back of the chassis.

9Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the control panel bridge card in the chassis.

10Insert the media cage into the assembly bay in the chassis.

11Secure the assembly by tightening the thumbscrew you previously loosened.

12Connect the data and power cables to the back of the drives and the control panel bridge card.

13Reinstall the fan duct and system fans by following the instructions in “Replacing system fans” on page 46.

14Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 32.

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