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Remove the system I/O board

Follow instructions in this section to remove the system I/O board. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

About this task

Important
This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do not attempt to remove or install the part without proper training and qualification.
Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist 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.
  • 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.
  • After replacing the system I/O board, 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

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Perform OneCLI commands to back up the UEFI settings. See OneCLI commands that save configuration settings.
    2. Perform both OneCLI commands and XCC actions to back up the XCC settings. See OneCLI commands that save configuration settings and Using XCC to back up the BMC configuration.
    3. Remove the 2U compute shuttle. See Remove the 2U compute shuttle.
    4. Remove the processor air baffle. See Remove the processor air baffle.
  2. Remove the system I/O board.
    1. Loosen the four screws securing both the system I/O board and the cable.
    2. Slide the system I/O board towards the system board until the notches are aligned to the retainer as illustrated. Lift the system I/O board out of the chassis.
    3. Disconnect the cable from the system I/O board.
      Figure 1. Removing the system I/O board
      Removing the system I/O board

After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit. See Install the system I/O board
  2. Reinstall the processor air baffle. See Install the processor air baffle.
  3. Reinstall the 2U compute shuttle. See Install the 2U compute shuttle.
  4. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

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.