CHAPTER 2
Preparing to Service the System
This chapter tells you whatyou need to know about preparing for and completing
service procedures.
Except for removing and installing disk drives, this system should be serviced by a
qualified hardware service provider.Please be sure to keep the following guidelines
in mind:
Internal disk drives and power supplies are hot-pluggable. For the servicing of
any other parts internal to the system, you must first power off the system. See
Section 2.1 “How to Power Off the System” onpage 54.
Except for replacing themain logic board, which is a workbench procedure, this
system is serviceable while installed in the rack. See Section 2.4 “How to Position
the System for Service” on page 60.
The following tasks are covered in this chapter:
Section 2.1 “How to Power Off the System” onpage 54
Section 2.2 “How to Power On the System” on page 55
Section 2.3 “How to Initiate a Reconfiguration Boot” on page 58
Section 2.4 “How to Position the System for Service” on page 60
Section 2.5 “How to Slide the System Into the Rack” on page 63
Section 2.6 “How to Remove the System Cover” on page 65
Section 2.7 “How to Replace the System Cover” on page 67
Section 2.8 “How to Avoid Electrostatic Discharge” on page 69
Section 2.14 “How to Remove the System From the Rack” on page 78
Section 2.15 “How to Place the System Into the Rack Glides” on page 81
The following information is also included:
Section 2.9 “About the Status and Control Panel” on page 71
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