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Removing the power paddle card from the GPU tray

Use this information to remove the paddle card from the GPU tray.

Before you remove the paddle card, complete the following steps:
  1. Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the compute node is installed in a NeXtScale n1200 Enclosure, remove it (see Removing a compute node from a chassis for instructions).
  3. Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward you.

To remove the paddle card from the GPU tray, complete the following steps:

  1. Remove the cover (see Removing the compute node cover).
  2. Remove the GPU air baffle (see Removing the air baffle).
  3. Make a note of where cables are attached to the power paddle card; then, disconnect them.
  4. Remove the four screws that secure the power paddle card to the GPU tray and save them for future use.
    Figure 1. Power paddle card screws removal
    Power paddle card screws removal
  5. Remove the power paddle card out of the GPU tray with an angle.
    Figure 2. Power paddle card removal
    Power paddle card removal
  6. If you are instructed to return the power paddle card, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.