Chapter 13 Server Components: Removing/Reinstalling
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CAUTION
When the front panel board is free of the CPU board connector, its switches
are surrounded by sheet metal. Be careful not to damage these switches
when lifting the front panel board.
5. Push/pull the front panel board horizontally to free it from the CPU baseboard connector and
lift the board from the chassis.
6. Place the board on a nonconductive, static-free surface, or store it in an antistatic protective
wrapper.

Reinstalling the Front Panel Board

See Figure 13-9.
CAUTION
When positioning the front panel board for reinstallation be sure its switches
are in the sheet metal holes before mating its connector with the CPU
baseboard. If the switches are not in the holes they may be damaged.
1. Position the front panel board over threaded standoffs on the chassis.
2. Push the board horizontally to mate the connector with the CPU baseboard connector.
3. Insert the screws loosely into the threaded standoffs.
4. Make sure the board is properly positioned, and tighten all screws firmly (8.0 inch-pounds).
5. Reinstall the CPU tray as described earlier.
6. Reinstall the LCD module as described earlier.
7. Reinstall the insulating material removed earlier from the front panel board.
8. Reinstall the fan array housing as described earlier.
9. Reinstall the top cover as described in Chapter 12.
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B C
Figure 13-9. Front Panel Board
A. CPU baseboard connector
B. LCD data connector
C. LCD power connector