3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 41).
4. Remove the top-cover latch bracket (see “Removing the top-cover latch
5. Disconnect all cables from the I/O board.
6. Remove all power supplies (see “Removing the hot-swap power supply” on
7. Remove all adapters and place the adapters on a static-protective surface.
Note:
You might find it helpful to note where each adapter is installed before
removing the adapters.
8. Remove the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, if one is installed (see
“Removing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine” on page 58).
9. Remove the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine guide (see “Removing the
Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine guide” on page 62).
10. Remove the ServeRAID-8k or ServeRAID-8k-l SAS controller (see “Removing
the ServeRAID-8k or ServeRAID-8k-l SAS controller” on page 59).
11. Remove all fans (see “Removing the hot-swap fan” on page 44).
12. Remove all microprocessor/memory cards (see “Removing a
microprocessor/memory card” on page 51).
13. Remove the power-supply structure (see “Removing the power-supply
14. Remove the microprocessor/memory card support structure (see “Removing
the microprocessor/memory card structure” on page 65).
15. Remove the battery (see “Removing the battery” on page 53).
16. Loosen the three retainer screws on the rear of the server.
17. Slide the I/O board assembly toward the front of the server and lift the
assembly from the server.
18. If you are instructed to return the I/O board assembly, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Replacing the I/O board assembly
To install the replacement I/O board assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Place the assembly in the chassis and slide the assembly toward the rear of
the server.
2. Tighten the retainer screws.
3. Install the battery (see “Replacing the battery” on page 54).
4. Install the power supply structure (see “Replacing the hot-swap power supply”
5. Install the microprocessor/memory card support structure (see “Replacing the
microprocessor/memory card structure” on page 66).
6. Install all power supplies (see “Replacing the hot-swap power supply” on page
7. Install all adapters (see “Replacing the adapter” on page 42).
8. Install the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine guide (see “Replacing the
Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine guide” on page 63).
9. Install the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (see “Replacing the Remote
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine” on page 58).
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