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.

For more information about ordering parts, go to:

Parts list

Note

If you replace a part, such as an adapter, that contains firmware, you might also need to update the firmware for that part. For more information about updating firmware, see Firmware updates.

Installation Guidelines
Before installing components in your server, read the installation guidelines.
Rack latches replacement
Use this information to remove and install the rack latches.
Security bezel replacement
Use this information to remove and install the security bezel.
Top cover replacement
Use this information to remove and install the top cover.
Air baffle replacement
Use this information to remove and install the air baffle
RAID super capacitor module replacement
Use this information to remove and install a RAID super capacitor module.
System fan replacement
Use this information to remove and install a system fan.
Front I/O assembly replacement
Use this information to remove and install the front I/O assembly.
Hot-swap drive backplane replacement
Use this information to remove and install the hot-swap drive backplane.
Simple-swap drive backplate assembly replacement
Use this information to remove and install the simple-swap drive backplate assembly.
Hot-swap drive replacement
Use this information to remove and install a hot-swap drive. You can remove or install a hot-swap drive without powering off the server, which helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system.
Simple-swap drive replacement
Use this information to remove and install a simple-swap drive.
Memory module replacement
Use this information to remove and install a memory module.
CMOS battery replacement
Use this information to remove and install the CMOS battery.
TCM/TPM adapter replacement (for Chinese Mainland only)
Use this information to remove and install the TCM/TPM adapter (sometimes called a daughter card).
Hot-swap power supply replacement
Use this information to remove and install the hot-swap power supply.
PCIe adapter replacement
Use this information to remove and install a PCIe adapter.
Riser card replacement
Use this information to remove and install a riser card.
M.2 backplane and M.2 drive replacement
Use this information to remove and install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive (an assembled M.2 backplane and M.2 drive is also known as M.2 module).
Serial port module replacement
Use this information to remove and install the serial port module.
LOM adapter replacement
Use this information to remove and install the LOM adapter.
Processor and heat sink replacement
Use the following procedures to replace an assembled processor and heat sink, known as a processor-heat-sink module (PHM), a processor, or a heat sink.
System board replacement
Use this information to remove and install the system board.
Complete the parts replacement
Use this information to complete the parts replacement.

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