Lenovo RD210 manual Removing and installing the system board, Removing the system board

1 Operator information panel connector
2 Operator information panel cable

4.Install the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

5.Slide the server into the rack.

6.Reconnect the power cords and any cables that were removed.

7.Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

Removing and installing the system board

To remove and install the system board, complete the steps in this section.

Removing the system board

To remove the system board, complete the following steps.

Notes:

1.When you replace the system board, make sure that you remove IMM Premium and place it on the new system board. For information about the location of the key, see “System-boardoptional-device connectors” on page 29.

2.When you replace the system board, you must either update the server with the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware that the customer provides on a diskette or CD image. Make sure that you have the latest firmware or a copy of the pre-existing firmware before you proceed.

1.Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 39.

2.Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then, remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

Note: When you replace the system board, you must either update the server with the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware that the customer

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