Gateway E-9722R - Manual (Page 56)

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components
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Replacing the control panel
To replace the control panel adapter card:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 24 . Make sure
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25 .
3 Disconnect all cables from the control panel.
4 Press down the two side locking tabs, then pull the control panel back and lift it out of
the chassis
5 Holding the new control panel by the edges, align it with the locking tabs in the chassis,
then slide it toward the front of the chassis.
6 Reconnect the cables to the control panel.
7 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 27 .
Replacing the system board
To replace the system board:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 24 . Make sure
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25 .
3 Remove the PCI riser assembly by following the instructions in “Installing and removing
PCI expansion cards” on page 34 .
4 Remove the fan duct and system fan cage by following the instructions in “Replacing
system fans” on page 38 .
5 Remove the memory modules by following the instructions in “Installing memory” on
page 31 .
6 Remove the heatsinks and processors by following the instructions in “Replacing or adding
a processor” on page 41 .
7 Disconnect all cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You
will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.)
Caution
Your server must be operated with a control panel in place.