Operations and Maintenance Guide, Second Edition - HP Integrity rx2600 Server and HP zx6000 Workstation

HP Integrity rx2600 server and HP workstation zx6000 Operation and Maintenance Guide 99

Removing and Replacing Components

Removing and Replacing the System Board

CAUTION: Some system settings are saved to the LED status panel. If you are replacing both the LED

status panel and the system board, they must be replaced one at a time to avoid loss of system settings.

First replace one component, then power on the server and boot to the EFI prompt. After confirming that

the first component has been replaced successfully, power off the server and replace the second

component.

Removing the System Board

To remove the system board, follow these steps:

1. Power off the server, disconnect all power and external cables and remove the server covers.

2. Remove these components from the system board:

❏ Memory

❏ System fans

❏ PCI/AGP card cage

❏ Processor airflow guide and processors

❏ iLO MP card (if installed)

3. If the server does not have an iLO MP card installed, remove the power connector plate.

a. Unscrew the two power connector mounting screws on the back of the server (1) , and

reach inside the server to remove the power connectors from the socket (2). The power

connectors will still be connected to their cables.

Removing the Power Connector Plate

4. Unscrew the six backplane system board mounting screws that connect the system board to

the rear of the server chassis.