Remove the front I/O module (3.5-inch drive model)

Use this information to remove the front I/O module (3.5-inch drive model).

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 server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack.

Procedure

1. Make preparations for this task.
   1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
   2. Disconnect the front I/O module cables from the system board. See Front I/O module cable routing.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the front I/O module.
   Figure 1. Front I/O module removal
   
   
3. Pull out the front I/O module from the server.
   Figure 2. Front I/O module removal