Removing the power distribution board

To remove the power distribution board, do the following:

  1. Turn off the server. Then, disconnect all external cables and remove all peripheral devices.
  2. Remove the server cover. See Removing the server cover.
  3. Remove the power distribution board cover. See Removing the power distribution board cover. Then, Loosen the cables from the cable tie.
  4. Disconnect the power distribution board cables from the system board. Then, disconnect all other cables on the system board that block the removal of the power distribution board.
  5. Remove the screws. Then, lift the power distribution board up to remove it from the server.
    Figure 1. Power distribution board removal
    power distribution board removal

  6. Install a new power distribution board. See Installing the power distribution board.
Parent topic: Removing and installing Tier 2 CRUs