Remove a serial port module

Follow instructions in this section to remove a serial port module.

Procedure

1. If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top cover, or remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from rack.
2. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
3. Disconnect the cable of the serial port module from the system I/O board.
   Note

   • If you need to disconnect cables from the system board assembly, disengage all latches or release tabs on cable connectors first. Failing to release the tab before removing the cables will damage the cable sockets on the system board assembly. Any damage to the cable sockets might require replacing the processor board or system I/O board.

   • The connectors on your system board assembly might look different from those in the illustration, but the removal procedure is the same.

     1. Press the release tab to release the connector.

     2. Disengage the connector from the cable socket.

   Figure 1. Disconnecting the cable from the system I/O board
   

   

   
   
4. Remove the riser bracket from the server.
   Figure 2. Removing the riser bracket
   

   

   
   
5. Remove the serial port module out of the riser bracket.
   Figure 3. Removing the serial port module
   
   
   1. Press down the bracket latch.
   2. Open the latch.
   3. Slide the serial port module out of the riser bracket.
6. (Optional) If you need to replace the serial port bracket, use a 5 mm wrench to disassemble the serial port cable from the bracket.
   Figure 4. Disassembling the serial port module