Removing the system board
Use this information to remove the system board.
Attention
- When you replace the system board, you must either update the server with the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware that the customer provides on a diskette or CD image. Make sure that you have the latest firmware or a copy of the pre-existing firmware before you proceed.
- Before removing any components or disconnecting any cables, keep note of their respective locations and how they are connected to the system board.
- When you replace the system board, make sure that you remove the Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade and place it on the new system board. For information about the Advanced Upgrade, see Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features.
- Before you replace the system board, make sure that you back up any features on demand (FoD) keys that were enabled. Reactivate any Features on Demand features. Instructions for automating the activation of features and installing activation keys is in the Lenovo Features on Demand User's Guide. To download the document, go to the Lenovo Features on Demand website, log in, and click .
To remove the system board, complete the following steps:
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