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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

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
    2. Disconnect the cables that are connected to the SXM5 PCIe switch board.
  2. Remove the SXM5 PCIe switch board.
    1. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the SXM5 PCIe switch board to the front drive tray.
    2. Rotate the SXM5 PCIe switch board handle up.
    3. Press down the rubber pad on the SXM5 PCIe switch board handle so that the rubber pad is located underneath the front drive tray handle.
    4. Push the SXM5 PCIe switch board handle toward the interposer card to disconnect the SXM5 PCIe switch board from the interposer card.
      Note
      Make sure the two retention clips are in the slots on the interposer card before pushing the SXM5 PCIe switch board handle.
    5. Release the two retention clips from the slots on the interposer card; then, rotate the SXM5 PCIe switch board handle down so that the rubber pad is facing up.
    6. Slightly slide the SXM5 PCIe switch board backward; then, hold the SXM5 PCIe switch board handle and the SXM5 PCIe switch board tab, and lift the SXM5 PCIe switch board out from the chassis.
      Figure 1. SXM5 PCIe switch board removal
      SXM5 PCIe switch board removal

      SXM5 PCIe switch board removal
      1 SXM5 PCIe switch board handle2 SXM5 PCIe switch board tab

After you finish

  1. 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.
  2. If you plan to recycle the component:
    1. Remove the heat sink from the SXM5 PCIe switch board.
      1. Remove the six screws that secure the heat sink to the SXM5 PCIe switch board in the sequence shown in the illustration.
      2. Remove the heat sink from the SXM5 PCIe switch board.
      Figure 2. SXM5 PCIe switch board heat sink removal
      SXM5 PCIe switch board heat sink removal
    2. 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
      SXM5 PCIe switch board disassembly
    3. Recycle the component in compliance with local regulations.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube