CHAPTER 2
Preparing to Service the System
This chapter tells you what you 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
4Section 2.1 “How to Power Off the System” on page 54.
Except for replacing the main 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” on page 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
4The following information is also included:
Section 2.9 “About the Status and Control Panel” on page 71
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