Important: This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no
attempt to remove or install it without proper training and qualification.
Attention:
• Read
“Installation Guidelines” on page 35 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 36 to ensure that you
work safely.
• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See
“Power off the server” on page 44.
• Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-
sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with
an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
• After replacing the firmware and RoT security module, update the firmware to the specific version
supported by the server. Make sure that you have the required firmware or a copy of the pre-existing
firmware before you proceed.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a
component.
• Go to
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/tw/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr645v3/7d9c/downloads/
driver-list/
to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
• Go to
“Update the firmware” on page 177 for more information on firmware updating tools.
Watch the procedure
A video of this procedure is available at YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-
CTkyVDu-5Lhy1r9G-4PQGl
.
Procedure
Step 1. Prepare your server.
a. Remove the top cover. See
“Remove the top cover” on page 150.
b. If your server comes with riser assemblies, remove them first, see
“Riser assemblies” on page
122
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