9.6 Replacing an expansion card
Upgrade and Repair Unit
(URU)
Hardware: 5 minutes
Software: 5 minutes
Tools: Only for installing or removing slot brackets:
–
Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver
–
Hexagon screw driver (for hexagon bolt)
Note on network settings recovery
When replacing network controllers or the system board, network
configuration settings in the operating system will be lost and replaced
by default values. This applies to all static IP address and LAN teaming
configurations.
Ensure to note down your current network settings before replacing the
system board.
Preliminary steps
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"Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 61
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"Unlocking the server" on page
39
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"Removing the bay cover" on page 40
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"Shutting down the server" on page 41
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"Disconnecting the power cord" on page 42
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"Getting access to the component" on page 43.
Removing an expansion card
▶
Remove the defective expansion card, see "Removing an expansion card"
on page 119.
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If the slot bracket on the defective expansion card is to be reused, remove it
from the expansion card, see "Removing a slot bracket" on page 116.
Expansion cards
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