Remove the 8U GPU shuttle

Follow instructions in this section to remove the 8U GPU shuttle. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

About this task

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CAUTION

The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb). It takes specially trained persons, a lifting device, or both to safely lift this part or unit.

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.
• Two people and one lifting device on site that can support up to 400 lb (181 kg) are required to perform this procedure. If you do not already have a lifting device available, Lenovo offers the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift that can be purchased at Data Center Solution Configurator. Make sure to include the Foot-release brake and the Load Platform when ordering the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove all the power supply units. See Remove a hot-swap power supply unit.
   2. Remove all the front fans. See Remove a hot-swap fan (front and rear).
   3. Remove all the 2.5-inch hot-swap drives and the drive bay fillers (if any) from the drive bays. See Remove a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive.
2. Remove the 8U GPU shuttle.
   1. Press the two blue release latches.
   2. Rotate the two release levers until they are perpendicular to the 8U GPU shuttle.
   3. Pull the 8U GPU shuttle out of the chassis.
   Attention

   Make sure two people lift the 8U GPU shuttle by holding the four handles on both sides of the 8U GPU shuttle. Then, slide the 8U GPU shuttle on a lifting device to move the 8U GPU shuttle.
   
   

   Figure 1. 8U GPU shuttle removal