IBM x3800 - System - 8865, Manual

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Removing the PCI-X board assembly
To remove the PCI-X board assembly, complete the following steps.
Handle
Retainer
screws
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 115.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the front cover (tower model only), top cover, and bezel (see
“Removing the top cover, bezel, and front cover” on page 119).
4. Remove the I/O board (see “Removing the I/O board” on page 139).
5. Remove all adapters and adapter dividers, 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.
6. Remove the card guide (see “Removing the PCI-X adapter guide” on page
140).
7. Remove the structure on the right, letting the cables pass through the opening.
8. Disconnect the PCI-X switch card cable from the PCI-X board (see “Removing
the PCI-X switch-card assembly” on page 153).
9. Remove all fans (see “Removing the hot-swap fan” on page 123).
10. Remove the memory cards (see “Removing and replacing a memory card” on
page 126).
11. Remove the support structure (see “Removing the support structure” on page
134).
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