a.  Remove the screws that secure the system I/O board.
b. 
Lift and hold the release pin and slide the system I/O board towards the rear to disengage it 
from the processor board.
After you finish
•  If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use 
any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. 
Important: Before you return the processor board, make sure that you install the processor socket 
covers from the new processor board. To replace a processor socket cover: 
1.  Slide the cover out from the processor socket of the new processor board.
2.  Install the cover on the processor socket of the removed processor board.
•  If you plan to recycle the component, see 
“Disassemble the system board (system board assembly) for 
recycle” on page 217
.
Install the system I/O board or processor board
Follow instructions in this section to install the system I/O board or processor board.
About this task
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.
•  Put electrostatic-discharge gloves on before handling extremely sensitive electronic boards.
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