| # | Task | Description | Notes | 
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shut down the server. | If you can shut down the server from the software, do so. Otherwise, press the power button for several seconds to shut down the server. | ||
| 2 | Disconnect all power cords and external cables. |  Important Be sure to label the cables for easy reconnection. |
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| 3 | Remove the server from the rack. | See Removing the server from the rack. | ||
| 4 | Remove the reusable components from the failed server. | See Reusing hardware components. | ||
| 5 | Install the reusable components in the new server. | See Reusing hardware components. | ||
| 6 | Install the new server in the rack. | See Installing the server in the rack. | ||
| 7 | Reconnect the external cables and power cords. | |||
| 8 | Turn on the server. | See Turning on the server. |