CHAPTER 4: Installing Components
Replacing the control panel
Caution
Your server must be operated with a control panel in place.
To replace the control panel adapter card:
1Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 24. 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 25.
3Disconnect all cables from the control panel.
4Press down the two side locking tabs, then pull the control panel back and lift it out of the chassis
5Holding the new control panel by the edges, align it with the locking tabs in the chassis, then slide it toward the front of the chassis.
6Reconnect the cables to the control panel.
7Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 27.
Replacing the system board
To replace the system board:
1Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 24. 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 25.
3Remove the PCI riser assembly by following the instructions in “Installing and removing PCI expansion cards” on page 34.
4Remove the fan duct and system fan cage by following the instructions in “Replacing system fans” on page 38.
5Remove the memory modules by following the instructions in “Installing memory” on page 31.
6Remove the heatsinks and processors by following the instructions in “Replacing or adding a processor” on page 41.
7Disconnect all cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.)
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