IBM 8682 - Eserver xSeries 350, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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System board assembly with backerplate
Before you begin:
v Read “Safety information” on page 127
v
Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 50
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Shipping screws
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Release latch assembly
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System board assembly
Note: When replacing the system board, you must either update the system with
the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware that the customer
provides on a diskette or CD image.
To remove the system board assembly with backerplate, do the following:
1. Power-off the server, if it is on.
2. Unplug the server.
3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover and bezel” on
page 53).
4. Remove the four fan assemblies.
5. Remove the four-fan housing (see “Four-fan housing” on page 90).
6. Disconnect cables on the system board.
7. Remove the memory card.
8. Remove all microprocessors.
9. Remove the shipping screw on each side of the server.
10. Engage the release latch assembly:
a. Press in on the release button on each side of the server at the same time.
b. Push each of the two release latches at the same time toward the rear of
the server
11. Gently lift the system board assembly out of the server.
12. Reverse the above steps to connect the system board assembly.
Note: Shipping screws do not have to be replaced for the server to function.
FRU information (service only)
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