Remove the SXM5 PCIe switch board
Follow instructions in this section to remove the SXM5 PCIe switch board. 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.
- Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
- 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.
Procedure
- Make preparation for this task.
- Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
- Disconnect the cables that are connected to the SXM5 PCIe switch board.
- Remove the SXM5 PCIe switch board.
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.
- If you plan to recycle the component:
- Remove the heat sink from the SXM5 PCIe switch board.
Remove the six screws that secure the heat sink to the SXM5 PCIe switch board in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Remove the heat sink from the SXM5 PCIe switch board.
Figure 2. SXM5 PCIe switch board heat sink removal - Remove the six screws from the SXM5 PCIe switch board to separate it from the supporting sheet metal.Figure 3. SXM5 PCIe switch board disassembly
- Recycle the component in compliance with local regulations.
- Remove the heat sink from the SXM5 PCIe switch board.
Demo video
Give documentation feedback