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Remove an intrusion switch

Use this information to remove an intrusion switch.

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.

  • Keep static-sensitive parts in their static-protective packages until installation to prevent exposure to static electricity. Handle the parts with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding systems. Place the parts on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
  2. Remove the system fan-pack 2.
    Figure 1. Removing fan-pack 2

  3. Remove the intrusion switch.
    Figure 2. Removing the intrusion switch

    1. Disconnect the cable of the intrusion switch from the processor board. For the location of the intrusion switch connector and cable routing information, refer to System-board-assembly connectors and Internal cable routing. Route the cable out of the cable clip.
    2. Insert the tip of a slotted screwdriver into the gap between the cage and switch and push outwards.
    3. Slide the intrusion switch as shown to remove it.
  4. Re-install the system fan-pack 2. Align the four corners of the fan-pack to its socket and put it down.
    Figure 3. Re-installing fan-pack 2

After you finish

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

Watch the procedure on YouTube