Preparing for Service

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These topics describe how to prepare the server for servicing.

Step	Description	Link
1.	Review safety and handling information.	Safety Information
2.	Gather the tools for service.	Tools Needed for Service
3.	Consider filler panel options.	Filler Panels
4.	Find the server serial number.	Find the Server Serial Number
5.	Locate the component service information.	Component Service Task Reference
6.	Identify the server to be serviced.	Locate the Server
	You can now service the filter, the drives, the DVD drive, and the power supplies.	Servicing the Filter Servicing SAS Drives Servicing the DVD Drive Servicing Power Supplies
7.	Shut down the OS and power off the server.	Removing Power From the Server
8.	Move the server out of the rack and open the top cover.	Accessing Internal Components
	You can now service the fan modules, the PCIe cards, the battery, and the USB flash drive.	Servicing Fan Modules Servicing PCIe Cards Servicing the Battery Servicing the USB Flash Drive
9.	Remove the fan tray.	Remove the Fan Tray
	You can now service the cables.	Servicing the System Cables
10.	Bring the drive cage to service position.	Rotate the Drive Cage to the Service Position
	You can now service the drive backplane.	Servicing the Drive Backplane
11.	Remove the air duct.	Remove the Air Duct
	You can now service the DIMMs and the LED board.	Servicing DIMMs Servicing the LED Board
12.	Remove the PSU duct.	Remove the PSU Duct
	You can now service the USB board, the motherboard, and the PDB.	Servicing the USB Board Servicing the Motherboard Servicing the PDB