IBM A40I TYPE 2271 User Manual

4.   

Install the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips 
close. Make sure the notches in the DIMM align with the tabs on the connector. 

Notches

  

 

1.   

2.   

Remove the machine chassis foot that is in front of the extender card. 

3.   

Remove the 2 screws that hold the PCI extender card in place. 

4.   

Pull the card down (not out) firmly on both sides until it detaches from the 
system board.

Before replacing a system board, back up Asset information by using the “Asset EEPROM 
backup” on page 12. 

  

 

1.    

The BIOS and Vital Product Data (VPD) for the computer you are servicing must be 

installed on the new system board (FRU) after it is installed in the computer. To do 
this, you must run the Flash Update program using the Flash Update diskette. See 
“BIOS levels” on page 87, “Vital product data” on page 86, and “Flash (BIOS/VPD) 
update procedure” on page 88. 

2.    

Always ensure the latest level of BIOS is installed on the computer. A down level BIOS 

may cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of the system board. 

3.    

The processor is a separate FRU from the system board and is not included with the 

system board FRU. 

4.    

If the new system board does not correct the problem, reinstall the options on the old 

system board, reinstall the old system board, then replace the processor. 

  

 

To replace the system board, do the following: 

1.   

2.   

Remove the video card. 

3.   

Remove the machine chassis foot that is in front of the PCI extender card. 

4.   

Remove the extender card (see “PCI extender card removal” on page 31). 

5.   

Remove the 7 screws that attach the system board to the chassis. 

 

 

Chapter 5. FRU Replacements