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Install the SXM5 GPU board assembly

Follow instructions in this section to install the SXM5 GPU board assembly. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

About this task

Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
  • Hold the long sides of the SXM5 GPU board assembly with two hands while removing the new SXM5 GPU board assembly from the package box.
    Figure 1. Removing SXM5 GPU board assembly from the package box
    Removing SXM5 GPU board assembly from the package box
  • Once the SXM5 GPU board assembly is removed from the plastic protective bag, hold two handles with both hands to move the SXM5 GPU board assembly.
    Figure 2. Removing SXM5 GPU board assembly from the package box
    Removing SXM5 GPU board assembly from the package box
Note
Make sure you have the required tools listed below available to properly replace the component:
  • Phillips #1 head screwdriver
  • Torx T15 head screwdriver
  • Alcohol cleaning pad
  • SR675 V3 water loop service kit

Procedure

  1. Hold the SXM5 GPU board assembly handles and align the SXM5 GPU board assembly with the two guide pins on the GPU tray; then, gently place the SXM5 GPU board assembly into the GPU tray.
    Figure 3. SXM5 GPU board assembly installation
    SXM5 GPU board assembly installation
    1 SXM5 GPU board assembly handle
  2. Install the seven Phillips #1 screws (M3 x 6 mm) on the SXM5 GPU board assembly.
    Figure 4. Phillips #1 screw installation
    Phillips #1 screw installation
  3. Install the two T15 screws on the SXM5 GPU board assembly.
    Figure 5. T15 screw installation
    T15 screw installation

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the Lenovo NeptuneTM liquid-to-air (L2A) hybrid cooling module. See Install the Lenovo Neptune(TM) liquid-to-air (L2A) hybrid cooling module.
  2. Reinstall the interposer card. See Install the interposer card.
  3. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the front I/O expansion board carrier or the front I/O expansion board module. See Install the front I/O expansion board carrier or Install the front I/O expansion board module.
  4. Reinstall the front drive tray. See Install the front drive tray.
  5. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the CX-7 assembly or the SXM5 PCIe switch board. See Install the CX-7 assembly or Install the SXM5 PCIe switch board.
  6. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the 2.5-inch drive cage or the E3.S drive cage assembly. See Install the 2.5-inch drive cage or Install the E3.S drive cage assembly.
  7. Depending on the configuration, reconnect the power and signal cables to the 2.5-inch drive backplane or the E3.S dive backplane. See 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing or E3.S drive backplane cable routing for more information.
  8. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the 2.5-inch hot-swap drives and the drive bay fillers (if any) or E3.S hot-swap drives and the drive bay fillers (if any). See Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive or Install an E3.S hot-swap drive
  9. Reconnect the following cables to the system board assembly.
    • Front I/O module cables
    • Front operator panel cable
  10. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the front PCIe adapter(s) or the OSFP port card. See Install a front PCIe adapter or Install the OSFP port card.
  11. Equally divide the cables that go through the right side of the front drive tray into two bundles, and secure them with the two cable ties.
    Figure 6. Securing cables with cable ties
    Securing cables with cable ties
  12. Reinstall the fan cage. See Install the fan cage.
  13. Reinstall the fans. See Install a fan.
  14. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

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