Removal and Replacement Procedures
System Board
To remove the system board:
1. Power down the server blade and remove it from the server blade enclosure. Refer to the
“Server Blad e Preparation” section in this chapter.
2. Remove the access panel. Refer to the “ Access Panel” section in this chapter.
3. Remove the DIMMs. Refer to the “DIMMs” section in this chapter.
4. Remove the PPMs. Refer to the “Processo rs, Heatsinks, and Processor Power Modules”
section in this chapter.
5. Remove the processor assemblies. Refer to the “Processors, Heat sinks, and Processor
Power Modules” section in this chapter.
6. Remove the fan assembly. Refer to the “ Fan Assembly” section in this chapter.
7. Remove the Smart Array 5i Plus Controller module. Refer to the “Smart Array 5i Plus
Controller Module” section in this chap ter.
8. Remove the NIC module. Refer to the “NIC Modules” section in th is chapter.
9. Remove the SCSI backplane. Refer to the “SCSI Bac kplane” secti on in this chapter.
10. Remove the thumbscrews on the back of the chassis to release the power connector (1),
and push the power connector into the chassis (2).
NOTE: The power connector will not push completely into the chassis until the system board is
removed. It may be necessary to push in the power connector while removing the system board.
Figure 2-26: Removing the power connector thumbscrews
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