• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See“Power off the server” on page 48.• Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices withan electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.• After replacing the firmware and RoT security module, update the firmware to the specific versionsupported by the server. Make sure that you have the required firmware or a copy of the pre-existingfirmware before you proceed.Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing acomponent.• Go to https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/tw/en/products/servers/thinksystem/sr665v3/7d9a/downloads/driver-list/ to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.• Go to “Update the firmware” on page 189 for more information on firmware updating tools.Watch the procedureA video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DR4X1YAcp9wFKhwj_tLQ5Y.ProcedureStep 1. Make preparation for the task.a. If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to thetop cover, or remove the server from the rack. See “Remove the server from rack” on page 49.b. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 161.c. If your server comes with riser assemblies or a rear drive cage, remove it first.• “Remove a riser assembly” on page 97• “Rear drive backplane and drive cage replacement” on page 134Step 2. Remove the firmware and RoT security module.Figure 106. Removing the firmware and RoT security modulea. Loosen the two screws on the firmware and RoT security module.b. Lift the firmware and RoT security module out of the chassis.After you finish142 ThinkSystem SR665 V3 User Guide