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Remove a Power Conversion Station (PCS) cage

Use this information to remove a Power Conversion Station (PCS) cage.

About this task

Required tools
  • Stubby PH1 screwdriver from FRU for screw driver
S001
shock hazard
DANGER
danger
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

  • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet/source.
  • Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets/sources.
  • When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
  • Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
  • The device might have more than one power cord, to remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
S002
disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
S035
shock hazard
CAUTION

Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has this label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

CAUTION


High touch current. Connect to earth before connecting to supply.
Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Disconnect the power cord from the connector on the back of the power conversion station.

  • If only one PCS is installed in the solution, you must turn off the solution before removing the power conversion station.

Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Disconnect power cords and remove all Power Conversion Stations (PCS). See Remove a Power Conversion Station (PCS).
    2. Remove the blank filler. See Remove the blank filler.
    3. Remove the SMM3. See Remove the SMM3.
  2. Remove all partitions from the enclosure.
    1. Hold the partition bracket by its handle.
    2. Slide the partition bracket slightly outward; then, remove it from the enclosure.
    Figure 1. Removing partition brackets

  3. Remove eight PH1 screws from the inner bottom side of the PCS cages.
    Figure 2. Removing PCS cage inner bottom side screws

  4. Remove eight PH1 screws from the inner top side of the PCS cages.
    Figure 3. Removing PCS cage inner top side screws

  5. Use a stubby screwdriver to remove screws from the right-side PCS cage (when viewed from the rear of the enclosure).
    1. Remove two PH1 screws from the inner left side of the PCS cage.
    2. Remove three PH1 screws from the inner right side of the PCS cage.
    Note
    1 Upper manifold (return)
    2 Lower manifold (supply)
    Figure 4. Removing screws from the right-side PCS cage

  6. Use a stubby screwdriver to remove screws from the left-side PCS cage (when viewed from the rear of the enclosure).
    1. Remove three PH1 screws from the inner left side of the PCS cage.
    2. Remove two PH1 screws from the inner right side of the PCS cage.
    Note
    1 Upper manifold (return)
    2 Lower manifold (supply)
    Figure 5. Removing screws from the left-side PCS cage

  7. Remove the PCS cages from the enclosure.
    Figure 6. Removing the PCS cages

After you finish

If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.