PCI-X board assembly
Complete the following steps to remove a PCI-X board assembly.
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1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii, and “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 100.
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 top cover and bezel (see “Removing the cover and bezel” on
page 101).
4. Remove the power supplies and power-structure assembly (see “Power-supply
structure” on page 121).
5. Remove the I/O board (see “I/O board” on page 119).
6. 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.
7. Disconnect the PCI-X switch card cable from the PCI-X board (see “PCI-X
switch card assembly” on page 129).
8. Disconnect the SAS backplane power cable from the PCI-X board (see “SAS
backplane” on page 122).
9. Remove all fans (see “Hot-swap fan” on page 104).
10. Remove the memory cards (see “Removing and replacing a memory card” on
page 111).
11. Lift the microprocessor-tray release latch, open the microprocessor-tray levers,
and pull the microprocessor tray out of the server slightly (see “Removing and
installing a microprocessor” on page 124).
12. Remove the power backplane (see “Power backplane” on page 130).
13. Loosen the blue retainer screws on the rear of the server.
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