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 front I/O assembly.

   Attention

   Strictly observe the following instructions to avoid damaging cable sockets on the system board. Any damage to the cable sockets might require replacing the system board.

   • Connect cable connectors vertically or horizontally in alignment with the orientations of the corresponding cable sockets, avoiding any tilt.

   • To disconnect cables from the system board, do as follows:

     1. Press and hold all latches, release tabs, or locks on cable connectors to release the cable connectors.

     2. Remove the cable connectors vertically or horizontally in alignment with the orientations of the corresponding cable sockets, avoiding any tilt.

        Note

        The cable connectors might look different from those in the illustration, but the removal procedure is the same.

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

Table 1. Front I/O assembly removal

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

Figure 2. Server models with eight/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.