Hardware replacement procedures
This section provides installation and removal procedures for all serviceable system components. Each component replacement procedure references any tasks that need to be performed to gain access to the component being replaced.
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Note
To ensure compatibility of replacement units, always update the firmware of all the parts to the latest version. For more information about updating firmware, see Firmware updates.
- Installation Guidelines
Before installing components in your server, read the installation guidelines. - Air baffle replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove and install the air baffle. - CMOS battery (CR2032) replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove and install the CMOS batteries. - EIA bracket replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove, install and adjust the EIA brackets. - External LCD diagnostics handset replacement
Use this procedure to remove or install the external LCD diagnostics handset. - Fan and fan cage replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove and install the fans and the fan cage. - Intrusion switch with cable replacement
See this topic to learn how to remove and install the intrusion switch with cable. - Heat sink Torx T30 nut replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove and install a heat sink Torx T30 nut. - Memory module replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove and install a DIMM. - M.2 boot adapter and drive replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove and install the M.2 boot adapter and drives. - OCP Ethernet adapter replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove and install the OCP Ethernet adapter. - PCIe riser assembly and adapter replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove or install the PCIe riser assemblies, adapters, and hot-swap drive cage. - Power backplane replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove and install the power backplane. - Power supply replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove and install a power supply unit. - Processor and heat sink replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove and install a processor and heat sink. - Security bezel and dust filter replacement
See this topic to learn how to remove or install the security bezel and the dust filter. - Security bezel cable module replacement (trained technician only)
Operation of this task must be done by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. - Serial port module replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove and install the serial port module. - System board replacement (trained technician only)
Operation of this task must be done by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. - Trayless drive and drive cage replacement (trained technician only)
Operation of this task must be done by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. - Firmware and Root of Trust/TPM 2.0 Security Module replacement (trained technician only)
See these topics to learn how to remove and install the Firmware and Root of Trust/TPM 2.0 Security Module. Only trained technicians are allowed to do the replacement of this component. - Top cover replacement
See these topics to learn how to remove and install the top cover and the fan cover. - Wall mount LED cable replacement (trained technician only)
See these topics to learn how to remove or install the wall mount LED cable. Only trained technicians are allowed to do the replacement of this component. - Complete the parts replacement
Go through this checklist before completing parts replacement. - Hardware disassembling for chassis recycle
See this topic to learn how to comply with regulations before recycling the chassis.
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