Skip to main content

Install a cable guide

Follow instructions in this section to install a cable guide. 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.
  • 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.
See corresponding instructions below for proper installation procedure.

Left or right cable guide

Note
Make sure you have a torque screwdriver available to properly replace the component.

Procedure

  1. Lower the cable guide into the system shuttle and route the cables through it.
  2. Tighten the four screws marked with J to secure the cable guide.
    Note
    Tighten the screws with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque. For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tighten is 0.9 ± 0.2 newton-meters.
    Figure 1. Left cable guide installation
    Left cable guide installation
    Figure 2. Right cable guide installation
    Right cable guide installation

After you finish

  1. Push the system shuttle fully into the chassis.
    1. Lift the two lock latches on both sides of the shuttle.
    2. Slide the shuttle into the chassis.
    3. Push the shuttle fully into the chassis.
    4. Rotate the two release levers until they lock into place.
    Figure 3. System shuttle installation
    System shuttle installation

    System shuttle installation
  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Middle cable guide

Procedure

  1. Align the cable guide with the screw holes on the system board and place it onto the system board.
  2. Fasten the two screws to secure the cable guide.
    Figure 4. Middle cable guide installation
    Middle cable guide installation

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the system shuttle. See Install the system shuttle.
  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.