Remove the firmware and RoT security module
Follow instructions in this section to remove the Firmware and Root of Trust Security Module (firmware and RoT security module).
About this task
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This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install the part without proper training and qualification.
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
If applicable, remove the security bezel. See Remove the security bezel.
Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from the rack.
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.
Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
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.
Procedure
After this task is completed
Install a replacement unit. See Install the firmware and RoT security module.
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.
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