HP Host Computer Z800 FX4800 Graphic Card Replacement

Prerequisites

Table 5. Safety

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS WITHIN THE Z800, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING ESD PRECAUTIONS:
- WORK ON A STATIC-FREE MAT.
- WEAR A STATIC STRAP TO ENSURE THAT ANY ACCUMULATED ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE IS DISCHARGED FROM YOUR BODY TO GROUND.
- CREATE A COMMON GROUND FOR THE EQUIPMENT YOU ARE WORKING ON BY CONNECTING THE STATIC-FREE MAT, STATIC STRAP AND PERIPHERAL UNITS TO THAT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING ESD PROTECTION, REFER TO THE SAFETY CHAPTER IN THIS PUBLICATION

IN ORDER TO MEET EMC REQUIREMENTS, THE CHASSIS MODULES MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AFTER SERVICING. CHECK THAT THE MODULES ARE MOUNTED FIRMLY IN PLACE AND LOCKED DOWN WHERE APPLICABLE.

FOLLOW ALL REQUIRED SAFETY AND PPE PROCEDURES CUSTOMARY FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION WHEN WORKING ON THIS PRODUCT.

Select one of the following methods to Power OFF the Operator Console:
1. If Applications are up, click on the Shut Down button and select Shutdown.
  
  The Operator Console monitor will display a 'Power Down' message when it is acceptable to power OFF the Operator Console.
2. If Applications are down, open a Unix Shell. Type: halt.
Power OFF the console at the front panel switch when ‘System Halted’ message is displayed.
Remove the left side and rear covers from the console.

Refer to Replacement > Console > Console Cover Removal and Installation Procedure.
Remove the following components sequence:
- Side Access Panel
- Left Side Cover of Host Computer
- Airflow Guide and Expansion Card Support
Disconnect the power cable from the FX4800 graphic card, press the card slot release lever and pull out the old graphic card.
Replace the existing FX4800 graphic card with new one, insert in slot #5.
Reconnect any cables that have been disconnected and reinstall all removed components.