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Remove the power distribution board and PDB cage

Follow the instructions in this section to remove the power distribution board and PDB cage.

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disconnect all power
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

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove all the power supply units. See Remove a hot-swap power supply unit.
    2. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
    3. If applicable, remove all the internal drives. See Remove an internal drive.
    4. If applicable, remove the internal drive backplane. See Remove the internal drive backplane.
    5. If applicable, remove internal drive cage. See Remove the internal drive cage.
    6. Remove the M.2 air baffle. See Remove the M.2 air baffle.
    7. If applicable, remove the M.2 backplane assembly. See Remove the M.2 backplane assembly.
    8. Disconnect all the cables from the front drive backplane.
    9. Place PCIe riser 2.

      1. Remove PCIe riser 2. See Remove the PCIe riser assembly.

      2. If applicable, disengage the silver signal cable of PCIe riser 2 from cable clips.

      3. Place PCIe riser 2 to the left hand side, away from the power distribution board.

    Note
    If necessary, remove the RAID flash power module holder for easier operation. See Remove the RAID flash power module holder.
  2. Disconnect all the cables from the power distribution board.
    Note
    When disconnecting cables, make a list of each cable and record the connectors the cable is connected to, and use the record as a cabling checklist after installing the power distribution board.
  3. Loosen the six screws that secure the power distribution board; then, remove the power distribution board from the PDB cage.
    Figure 1. Removing the power distribution board

  4. Loosen the four screws that secure the PDB cage; then, lift the PDB cage to remove it.
    Figure 2. Removing the PDB cage

After this task is completed

  1. Install a replacement unit. See Install the power distribution board and PDB cage.

  2. 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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