Remove the network board (trained technician only)

Use this information to remove the network board.

Procedure

1. Make preparations for this task.
   1. Remove the tray from the enclosure. See Remove a DWC tray from the enclosure.
   2. Remove the tray cover. See Remove the tray cover.
   3. Remove the cross braces. See Remove the cross braces.
   4. Remove the bus bar. See Remove the bus bar.
   5. Remove the MCIO cables. Follow the guidance and routing information in Internal cable routing.
2. Disconnect the OSFP module cables from the network board on the GPU node.
   CAUTION

   • Hold the cable connector at 45 degree angle when inserting it into the port.

   • Have extremely precaution when reseating the connectors that have a 45 degree label on them as they are fragile and will get damage if not installed in the correct 45 degree angle.

     
     
     

   Figure 1. Disconnecting OSFP module cables from the network board
   
   

   Cable	From OSFP module connectors	To Network board connectors
   1 Network cable (long)	Network connector (near GPU node)	Port 0
   2 Power cable	Power connector P1	OOB port 0
   3 Power cable	Power connector P2	OOB port 1 (on network board) and power connector (on carrier board)
   4 Network cable (short)	Network connector (near Compute node)	Port 1

3. Remove the carrier board power cable from the GPU node.
   Figure 2. Carrier board power cable removal
   
   

   Cable	From (carrier board)	To (GPU node power distribution board)
   1 Carrier board power cable	Power and side band connector	Power connector

4. Remove cable tie from the GPU board.
   Figure 3. Cable tie removal
   
   
5. Remove the Hex screw (x1) and the PH1 screws (x3) from the water loop with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
   Note

   For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 5.0+/- 0.5 lbf-in, 0.55+/- 0.05 N-M.

   Figure 4. Water loop Hex and PH1 screws removal (GPU node)
   
   
6. Remove water loop screws and quick connect screws (x13 Torx T10 screws) with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
   Note

   For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 5.0+/- 0.5 lbf-in, 0.55+/- 0.05 N-M.

   Figure 5. Water loop Torx T10 screws removal (GPU node)
   
   
7. Remove the quick connect screws (x4 Torx T10) with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
   Note

   For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 5.0+/- 0.5 lbf-in, 0.55+/- 0.05 N-M.

   Figure 6. Quick connect screw removal (GPU node)
   
   
8. Follow the screw removal sequence specified on the network board label, and remove network cold plate screws (x8 Torx T10 screws) with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
   Note

   For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 5.0+/- 0.5 lbf-in, 0.55+/- 0.05 N-M.

   Figure 7. Network card screw removal
   
   
9. Loosen GPU cold plate screws (x16 Torx T10 screws) in the diagonal pattern with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
   Note

   For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/loosened is 3.5 +/- 0.5 lb-In (0.4 +/ -0.06 N-m).

   Figure 8. Loosening GPU cold plate screw
   
   
10. Release the front and rear MISC conduction plates of the water loop from the GPU board.
    1. Insert a flat head screwdriver into the gaps between the MISC conduction plates (front and rear) and the GPU board. Then, slightly rotate the flat head screwdriver.
       Note

       Locations of the gaps for inserting flat head screwdriver is shown in the illustration below.
    2. The front and rear MISC conduction plates release from the GPU board slightly.
       Figure 9. Releasing the front and rear MISC conduction plates release from the GPU board
       
       
11. Release the GPU cold plates from the GPUs.
    1. There are notches on the sides of the GPU cold plates for inserting a flat head screwdriver. The locations of the notches are shown in the illustration below.
       Attention

       Inserting the flat head screwdriver ONLY to the notches circled in the illustration below. Otherwise, the screwdriver may damage the GPUs.

       Figure 10. Notches for releasing GPU cold plates
       
       
    2. Insert a flat screwdriver into all the notches shown in the illustration; then, slightly rotate the screwdriver to release the GPU cold plates from the GPUs.
       Figure 11. Releasing the GPU cold plate from the GPU
       
       
12. Gently put the water loop carrier down onto the water loop and ensure it is seated firmly on the water loop.
    Figure 12. Water loop carrier installation (GPU node)
    
    
13. Tighten water loop carrier screws (x20 Phillips #2 screws) with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
    Note

    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 5.0+/- 0.5 lbf-in, 0.55+/- 0.05 N-M.

    Figure 13. Water loop screw and quick connect screw removal (GPU node)
    
    
14. Carefully rotate the GPU node side water loop so that it is sitting on top of the Compute node side water loop.
    Figure 14. Folding the GPU node side water loop onto the Compute node side water loop
    
    
15. Immediately clean the PCM off all the GPUs with alcohol cleaning pads. Gently clean the PCM to avoid GPU damages.
    Attention

    • It is recommended to clean the PCM while it is in liquid state.

    • The electrical components around the die on the GPUs are extremely delicate. When removing the PCM and cleaning the GPU die, avoid touching the electrical components to prevent damages.

    Figure 15. Cleaning PCM off from all GPUs
    
    
16. With alcohol cleaning pads, wipe off any remaining putty pad and PCMs from the water loop and components in the GPU node.
    Figure 16. Cleaning putty pads from water loop
    
    
17. Follow the sequence shown in the illustration below to remove the network board screws (x4 Torx T15 screws) with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
    Note

    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 0.9 newton-meters, 7.96 inch-pounds.

    Figure 17. Network board screws removal
    
    
18. Remove the network board from the GPU node.
    Figure 18. Removing the network board