Installing or removing the anyfabric adapter – Lenovo ThinkServer RD550 User Manual
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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all
power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
2. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63.
3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63.
4. Remove the riser card assembly 2. See “Replacing the riser card assembly” on page 135.
5. Locate the SD module. See “Server components” on page 25.
6. Press the release latch
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downward and lift the SD module straight up and off the system board.
Note: Carefully handle the SD module by its edges.
Figure 51. Removing the SD module
7. Remove the installed SD card from the SD module.
8. If you are instructed to return the old SD module, follow all packaging instructions and use any
packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 144.
Installing or removing the AnyFabric adapter
The AnyFabric adapter provides expansion connectors to connect devices, such as solid-state drives and
other expansion cards. You can purchase an AnyFabric adapter from Lenovo.
For a list of ThinkServer options, go to:
Installing the AnyFabric adapter
Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information”
on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 61.
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