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Remove the GPU board

Use this information to remove the GPU board.

About this task

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.
Attention
  • Read the following sections to ensure that you work safely.
  • Turn off the corresponding DWC tray that you are going to perform the task on.
    Note
    If Shared I/O adapters are installed, power off the auxiliary node (node 1/3/5/7/9/11) first, and then power off the primary node (node 2/4/6/8/10/12).
  • Disconnect all external cables from the enclosure.
    Note
    Use extra forces to disconnect QSFP cables if they are connected to the solution.
  • To avoid damaging the water loop, always use the water loop carrier when removing, installing or folding the water loop.

  • A torque screwdriver is available for request if you do not have one at hand.

Prepare the following screwdrivers to ensure you can install and remove corresponding screws properly.
Table 1. Torque screwdriver type list
Torque screwdriver type listScrew type
Torx T10 head screwdriverTorx T10 screw
Phillips #1 head screwdriver or 3/16" hex head screwdriverPhillips #1 screw
Phillips #2 head screwdriverPhillips #2 screw
The following illustration shows the GPU numbering.
Figure 1. GPU numbering
GPU numbering

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the tray (see Remove a DWC tray from the enclosure).
      Attention

      For safety, use the lift tool to remove the tray from the rack.

    2. Remove the tray cover (see Remove the tray cover).
    3. Remove the front and the rear cross braces (11x Phillips #1 screws).
      Figure 2. Cross brace removal
      Cross brace removal
    4. See Cable removal order to disconnect cables according to your configuration.
    5. Disconnect GPU power cable.
      Figure 3. GPU power cable removal
      GPU power cable removal
    6. Remove the clamp plate or the drive depending on your configuration.
    7. Remove seven Torx T10 water loop screws with a torque screwdriver sets to the proper torque.
      Note
      For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 0.5-0.6 newton-meters, 4.5-5.5 inch-pounds.
      Figure 5. Water loop screws removal
      Water loop screws removal
    8. Remove GPU cold plate screws (16x Phillips #1 screws) with a torque screwdriver sets to the proper torque.
      Note
      For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 0.34-046 newton-meters, 3-4 inch-pounds.
      Figure 6. GPU cold plate screws removal
      GPU cold plate screws removal
    9. Remove the four Torx T10 screws (per node) to loosen the quick connect.
      Figure 7. Screws removal
      Screws removal
    10. Orient the water loop carrier with the slots; then, gently put the water loop carrier down and ensure it is seated firmly on the water loop.
      Figure 8. Water loop carrier installation
      Water loop carrier installation
    11. Tighten water loop carrier screws (15x Phillips #2 screws).
      Figure 9. Water loop carrier screws installation
      Water loop carrier screws installation
    12. Fold the water loop.
      1. ❶ Carefully unhook the quick connect and slide it out of the opening in the rear of the tray; then, lift the water loop up off the GPU board.

      2. ❷ Carefully rotate the water loop so one half is sitting on top of the other half.

      Figure 10. Folding the water loop
      Folding the water loop
    13. Remove the retimer board (see Remove the retimer board).
  2. Remove two Torx T10 screws with a torque screwdriver sets to the proper torque.
    Note
    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 0.5-0.6 newton-meters, 4.5-5.5 inch-pounds.
    Figure 11. Screws removal
    Screws removal
  3. Remove the five Phillips #1 screws and remove the GPU board out of the node with a torque screwdriver sets to the proper torque.
    Note
    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 0.5-0.6 newton-meters, 4.5-5.5 inch-pounds.
    Figure 12. Screws removal
    Screws removal

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.

Demo video

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