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5. Slide the server into the rack.

6. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on the

peripheral devices and the server.

Removing the system board and shuttle

The system board is attached to a shuttle for easy replacement.

To remove the system board and shuttle, complete the following steps.

Shuttle release

latch

Shuttle assembly

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”

on page 87.

2. Turn off the server, and disconnect all power cords and external cables; then,

remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 90).

Note: When you replace the system board, you must either update the server

with the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware that the customer

provides on a diskette or CD image. Make sure that you have the latest

firmware or a copy of the pre-existing firmware before you proceed.

3. Remove the air baffles (see “Removing the microprocessor air baffle” on page

91).

4. Remove the following components and place them on a static-protective

surface for reinstallation:

v The riser-card assembly with adapters (see “Removing the riser-card

assembly” on page 96)

v All other adapters (see “Removing an adapter” on page 98)

v The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (see “Removing a Remote

Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine” on page 101)

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