Remove the power distribution board

Procedure

1. Make preparations for this task.
   1. Power off the node (see Power off the node); then, disconnect all external cables from the node.
      Note

      If necessary, press the release clip with a flat-head screwdriver to remove an external network cable from the rear of a 2U node.
      
      
   2. Remove the node from the chassis (see Remove a node from the chassis); then, carefully lay the node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the node with the front toward you.
      Note

      • When removing the node, note the node tray number and make sure to install the node in the same tray from which it was removed. Reinstalling the node into a different tray requires the node to be reconfigured.
      • For safety, make sure to hold the node with both hands when lifting the node.
   3. Remove the top cover (see Remove the top cover).
   4. If the internal adapter bracket is installed, disconnect all the cables from the internal adapter; then, remove the internal adapter bracket from the node (see Remove the internal adapter bracket).
   5. If the GPU air duct is installed in the node, remove it (see Remove the GPU air duct).
   6. Disconnect all the fan cables from the system board; then, remove the fan cage from the node (see Remove the fan cage).
   7. If necessary for the specific configuration, remove the front air baffle and drive cage assembly to disconnect the PCIe riser cables from the system board (see Remove the air baffle and Remove the drive cage assembly).
   8. If the PCIe riser assembly is installed, remove it from the node and disconnect the PCIe cables from the system board (see Remove the PCIe riser assembly and PCIe riser cable routing).
   9. Remove the power bus bar (see Remove the power bus bar).
2. Disconnect the cables between the power distribution board and system board.
3. Remove the power distribution board from the node.
   1. Remove the five screws that secure the power distribution board to the node.
   2. Slightly pull the power distribution board toward the front of the node; then, lift it out of the node.
      Figure 1. Removal of the power distribution board