Remove the front I/O assembly

Use this information to remove the front I/O assembly.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Before removing the front I/O assembly:

1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.

2. If the security bezel is installed, remove it. See Remove the security bezel.

3. Disconnect cables of the front I/O assembly from the system board.

To remove the front I/O assembly, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure

A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Table 1. Front I/O assembly removal

Figure 1. Server models with four 3.5-inch drive bays

Figure 2. Server models with eight 2.5-inch drive bays

Figure 3. Server models with ten 2.5-inch drive bays

1. Remove the screws that secure the front I/O assembly.
2. Slide the front I/O assembly out of the assembly bay.