Removing and replacing a Removing and replacing a boot deviceboot device carrier with a security cover installed carrier with a security cover installed
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
Phillips No. 1 screwdriver
T-10 Torx screwdriver
About this taskAbout this task
CAUTION:CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with
either a component or a blank.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
ProcedureProcedure
1. Back up all server data.
2. Power down the server.
3. If installed, open the cable management arm .
4. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
6. Remove the server from the rack .
7. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
8. Remove the access panel .
9. Remove the secondary riser cage.
10. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the boot device.
11. Remove the boot device cage assembly: