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Replacing the system board

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Replacing the system board The system board integrates the other elements of the system, such as the processor, memory, storage, networking, and communications, and lets them operate in a coordinated and useful way. Important All references to front, rear, left, or right on the server are based on the server being in a normal, upright position, as viewed from the front. To replace the system board: 1 Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if installed), and all external peripheral devices. 2 Observe all safety and static electricity precautions. (See "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 22.) 3 Remove the bezel. (See "Removing the bezel" on page 25.) 4 Remove the left side cover panel. (See "Removing the side cover panel" on page 26.) 5 Place the chassis gently on its right side. 6 Remove all expansion cards from the system. (See "Replacing an expansion card" on page 63.) 7 Remove the back panel fan (see "Replacing the back panel and drive cage fans" on page 73.) 8 Disconnect all cables from the system board, including the power cables from the power supply, noting their locations and orientations (you will reconnect these cables after you install the new system board). 80 Replacing and Adding System Components

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Replacing and Adding System Components
Replacing the system board
The system board integrates the other elements of the system, such as the
processor, memory, storage, networking, and communications, and lets them
operate in a coordinated and useful way.
To replace the system board:
1
Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if
installed), and all external peripheral devices.
2
Observe all safety and static electricity precautions. (See
Preventing static
electricity discharge
on page 22.)
3
Remove the bezel. (See
Removing the bezel
on page 25.)
4
Remove the left side cover panel. (See
Removing the side cover panel
on page 26.)
5
Place the chassis gently on its right side.
6
Remove all expansion cards from the system. (See
Replacing an
expansion card
on page 63.)
7
Remove the back panel fan (see
Replacing the back panel and drive cage
fans
on page 73.)
8
Disconnect all cables from the system board, including the power cables
from the power supply, noting their locations and orientations (you will
reconnect these cables after you install the new system board).
Important
All references to front, rear, left, or right on the server are
based on the server being in a normal, upright position,
as viewed from the front.