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Replacing the front USB connector board

Use this information to replace the front USB connector board.

To replace the front USB connector board, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Orient the USB connector board as shown in the illustration; then, align the screw holes on the USB connector board with the screw holes on the USB assembly.
    Figure 1. USB assembly screws installation
    USB assembly screws installation
  3. Install the screws to secure the USB connector board to the USB assembly.
  4. From the front of the server, slide the USB assembly into the USB slot until it clicks into place.
    Figure 2. USB assembly installation
    USB assembly installation
  5. Connect one end of the USB cable to the connector on the USB connector board; then, connect the other end of the USB cable to the connector on the system board. Route the USB cable as shown in the following illustration.
  6. Align the front video connector (if available) with the slot on the server and install the two screws to secure it to the server.
  7. Connect the video/USB cable to the connector on the system board.
  8. Secure the USB cable with any cable clips in the server.
  9. Replace the cover (see Replacing the server top cover).