Remove the WLAN/Bluetooth modules

Follow instructions in this section to remove the WLAN/Bluetooth modules.

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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.

About this task

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 the WLAN antennas. See Remove the WLAN antennas.
   2. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
   3. Remove the PMB air baffle. See Remove the PMB air baffle.
   4. Lift the riser assembly from the node. See Remove the riser assembly from the node.
2. Locate the WLAN/Bluetooth module to be removed.
   
   
   

   1 x86 WLAN module (with two cable connectors)

   2 XCC WLAN and Bluetooth module (with three cable connectors)

3. Disconnect the cables from the WLAN/Bluetooth module.
   1. Pinch and press the side of the cable holder; then, lift up one end of the cable holder from the wireless adapter.
      Figure 1. Lifting the cable holder
      
      
   2. Pivot the cable holder to 2 unlock position.
      Figure 2. Pivoting the cable holder
      
      
   3. Hook the cable with the wrench as shown; then, gently remove the cable from the connector and the cable clip.
      Note

      Repeat this step until all the cables are removed from the WLAN/Bluetooth module.

      Figure 3. Disconnecting the cable
      
      
4. Remove the WLAN/Bluetooth module heat sink.
   1. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the heat sink.
   2. Lift the heat sink to remove it.
   Figure 4. Removing the WLAN/Bluetooth module heat sink
   
   
5. Remove the WLAN/Bluetooth module.
   1. Press the retainer to disengage the WLAN/Bluetooth module.
   2. Lift up the front end of the WLAN/Bluetooth module at an angle.
   3. Remove the WLAN/Bluetooth module from the slot.
   Figure 5. Removing the WLAN/Bluetooth module