Remove the riser assembly from the node

Follow instructions in this section to remove the riser assembly from the node.

About this task

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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.

Attention

• Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

• If the node is installed in an enclosure or mounted, remove the node from the enclosure or mount. See Configuration guide.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. If applicable, remove all the 7mm drives. See Remove a 7mm hot-swap drive.
   2. If necessary, remove all the WLAN antennas. See Remove the WLAN antennas.
   3. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
   4. Remove the PMB air baffle. See Remove the PMB air baffle.
2. Disengage the riser assembly from the node.
   1. Loosen the two thumbscrews in the front of the riser assembly.
   2. Loosen the three screws on both sides of the node.
   3. Loosen the three captive screws on the top of the riser assembly.
   Figure 1. Disengaging the riser assembly
   
   
3. Lift the riser assembly from the node.
   Figure 2. Lifting the riser assembly
   
   

   Note

   If necessary, after lifting the riser assembly, place the assembly on the top of the fan modules for easier operation.
4. Remove the processor air baffle. See Remove the processor air baffle and air flow sensor board.
5. If necessary, disconnect the riser assembly cables to remove the riser assembly from the node.
   1. For the configuration with drive backplanes installed, disconnect the power cable from Backplane 1.
   2. Disconnect the cables from the system board; then, remove the riser assembly from the node.