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Install the power distribution board

Follow instructions in this section to install the power distribution board. 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.
  • 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.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Procedure

  1. Align the power distribution board with the ten standoffs on the PSU cage; then, lower the power distribution board into the PSU cage.
  2. Fasten the ten screws to secure the power distribution board.
    Figure 1. Power distribution board installation
    Power distribution board installation
  3. Install the two cable retainers to the power distribution board.
    1. Align the cable retainer with the screw holes on the power distribution board; then, place the cable retainer onto the power distribution board.
    2. Fasten the two screws to secure the cable retainer.
    3. Repeat to install the other cable retainer.
      Figure 2. Cable retainer installation
      Cable retainer installation
  4. Connect the cables to the power distribution board. See 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing, Fan control board cable routing, GPU baseboard cable routing, PCIe switch board cable routing, and PSU interposer cable routing for more information.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the PSU interposer. See Install the PSU interposer.
  2. Reinstall the 8U GPU shuttle. See Install the 8U GPU shuttle.
  3. Reinstall all the 2.5-inch hot-swap drives or drive bay fillers (if any) into the drive bays. See Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive
  4. Reinstall all the front fans. See Install a hot-swap fan (front and rear).
  5. Reinstall all the power supply units. See Install a hot-swap power supply unit.
  6. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.