IBM 8682 manual System board assembly with backerplate, Before you begin

System board assembly with backerplate

Before you begin:

vRead “Safety information” on page 127

vReview the information in “Before you begin” on page 50

Shipping screws

Release latch assembly

System board assembly

Note: When replacing the system board, you must either update the system with the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware that the customer provides on a diskette or CD image.

To remove the system board assembly with backerplate, do the following:

1.Power-off the server, if it is on.

2.Unplug the server.

3.Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover and bezel” on page 53).

4.Remove the four fan assemblies.

5.Remove the four-fan housing (see “Four-fan housing” on page 90).

6.Disconnect cables on the system board.

7.Remove the memory card.

8.Remove all microprocessors.

9.Remove the shipping screw on each side of the server.

10.Engage the release latch assembly:

a.Press in on the release button on each side of the server at the same time.

b.Push each of the two release latches at the same time toward the rear of the server

11.Gently lift the system board assembly out of the server.

12.Reverse the above steps to connect the system board assembly.

Note: Shipping screws do not have to be replaced for the server to function.

FRU information (service only) 95