IBM A40P TYPE 6841, A40I TYPE 2271 PCI extender card removal, Replacing a system board, Notches

Models: A40 TYPE 6840 A40P TYPE 6841 A40I TYPE 2271

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4.Install the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close. Make sure the notches in the DIMM align with the tabs on the connector.

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PCI extender card removal

1.Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 15).

2.Remove the machine chassis foot that is in front of the extender card.

3.Remove the 2 screws that hold the PCI extender card in place.

4.Pull the card down (not out) firmly on both sides until it detaches from the system board.

Replacing a system board

Important:

Before replacing a system board, back up Asset information by using the “Asset EEPROM backup” on page 12.

Notes:

1.The BIOS and Vital Product Data (VPD) for the computer you are servicing must be installed on the new system board (FRU) after it is installed in the computer. To do this, you must run the Flash Update program using the Flash Update diskette. See “BIOS levels” on page 87, “Vital product data” on page 86, and “Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure” on page 88.

2.Always ensure the latest level of BIOS is installed on the computer. A down level BIOS may cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of the system board.

3.The processor is a separate FRU from the system board and is not included with the system board FRU.

4.If the new system board does not correct the problem, reinstall the options on the old system board, reinstall the old system board, then replace the processor.

To replace the system board, do the following:

1.Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 15).

2.Remove the video card.

3.Remove the machine chassis foot that is in front of the PCI extender card.

4.Remove the extender card (see “PCI extender card removal” on page 31).

5.Remove the 7 screws that attach the system board to the chassis.

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IBM A40P TYPE 6841, A40I TYPE 2271, A40 TYPE 6840 manual PCI extender card removal, Replacing a system board, Notches