Skip to main content

Install the retimer board shuttle

Follow instructions in this section to install the retimer board shuttle. 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.
  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
Note
Make sure you have a torque screwdriver available to properly replace the component.

Procedure

  1. Install the retimer board shuttle.
    1. Press the two blue release latches
    2. Rotate the two release levers until they are perpendicular to the shuttle.
    3. Push the shuttle into the system shuttle until it stops.
    4. Rotate the two release levers until they lock into place.
    5. Install the two M3 shoulder screws to both sides of the system shuttle.
      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. Retimer board shuttle installation
      Retimer board shuttle installation
  2. Connect the cables to the retimer board. See Retimer board cable routing for more information.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage. See Install the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage.
  2. Reinstall the front fan cage. See Install the front fan cage.
  3. 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 2. System shuttle installation
    System shuttle installation

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