Remove the power distribution board

Follow instructions in this section to remove the power distribution board.

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.
1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
2. Remove all of the power supply units. See Remove a power supply unit.
3. (SXM5 GPU Model only) Remove the GPU power distribution board. See Remove the SXM5 GPU power distribution board.
Remove the power distribution board.
1. Remove the three screws from the power distribution board.
2. Lift the power distribution board out of its connector.
Figure 1. Power distribution board removal

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.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube

Give documentation feedback