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Remove the rear B200 GPU cold plate module

Follow instructions in this section to remove the rear B200 GPU cold plate module. 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.
  • 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 chassis from the rack. See Remove the server from rack.
  • 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.
  • A torque screwdriver is available for request if you do not have one at hand.
Note
Make sure you have the required tools listed below available to properly replace the component:
  • Torx T15 head screwdriver
  • Torx T15 200mm extension bit
  • Phillips #1 head screwdriver
  • Phillips #2 head screwdriver
  • Alcohol cleaning pad
  • B200 PCM
  • B200 SXM6 PAD-1
  • B200 SXM6 PAD-2
  • B200 GPU F&R Shipping bkt Kit
B200 (GPU & Retimer NVSwitch) (service & shipping bkt) Kit are reusable and mandatory when servicing GPUs and GPU cold plate modules. It is recommended to keep them at the facility where the server operates for future replacement needs.
Important
Putty pad/phase change material (PCM) replacement guidelines
  • Before replacing the putty pad/PCM, gently clean the hardware surface with an alcohol cleaning pad.
  • Hold the putty pad/PCM carefully to avoid deformation. Make sure no screw hole or opening is blocked by the putty pad/PCM.
  • Do not use expired putty pad/PCM. Check the expiry date on putty pad/PCM package. If the putty pads/PCM are expired, acquire new ones to properly replace them.
The following illustration shows the B200 GPU numbering and corresponding slot numbering in XCC.
Figure 1. B200 GPU numbering
B200 GPU numbering
Physical GPU socketSlot numbering in XCCLogical number in nvidia-smi

GPU 1

Slot 21

4

GPU 2

Slot 24

7

GPU 3

Slot 22

5

GPU 4

Slot 23

6

GPU 5

Slot 17

0

GPU 6

Slot 20

3

GPU 7

Slot 18

1

GPU 8

Slot 19

2

The following illustration shows the components for rear B200 GPU cold plate module.
Figure 2. Rear B200 GPU cold plate module components identification
Rear B200 GPU cold plate module components identification
Table 1. Rear B200 GPU cold plate module components
1 Manifold2 Hose tie
3 Leakage sensor module4 Shipping bracket
5 GPU cold plate6 GPU slot number label
7 GPU cold plate screw torque label 

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the front top cover. See Remove the front top cover.
    2. Remove the rear top cover. See Remove the rear top cover.
    3. Remove the fan cage. See Remove the fan cage (trained technician only).
    4. Remove the CPU complex. See Remove the CPU complex.
    5. Remove the power complex. See Remove the power complex.
    6. Disconnect the cables and remove them from the GPU complex if necessary. Before disconnecting the cables, make a list of each cable and record the connectors the cable is connected to. Refer to Internal cable routing.
  2. The following illustration shows the hose holder location.
    Figure 3. Hose holder location
    Hose holder location
  3. Remove the rear fan cage support bracket.
    1. Unfasten the eight M3 screws that secure the rear fan cage support bracket to the the chassis.
    2. Unfasten the four M3 screws that secure the rear fan cage support bracket to the fan cage.
    3. Grasp the rear fan cage support bracket to lift it from the fan cage.
    Figure 4. Removing the rear fan cage support bracket
    Removing the hose cover
  4. Loosen the screws by 360 degrees following the screw sequence: specified on the cold plate label, and fully loosen the sixteen Torx T15 screws with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
    Note
    • Loosen the screws with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque. For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully loosen is 5.3±0.212 inch-pounds, 0.6±0.024 newton-meters.
    • Ensure the captive screws are completely loosen before removing the cold plate module.
    • Make sure to follow screw sequence to prevent cold plate tilting.
    Figure 5. Removing the GPU cold plates
    Removing the GPU cold plates
    Note

    • If necessary, use the Tim breaker screw to separate the cold plate from the GPU. Ensure to fully loosen all the cold plate screws before fastening the TIM breaker screw.

      • Open the lid of the TIM breaker screw.

      • Fasten the TIM breaker screw to separate the cold plate from the GPU.

    • After usage, return the TIM breaker screw to its original position.

      • Loosen the TIM breaker screw to return it to its initial position.

      • Close the lid. If the lid cannot be closed, the TIM breaker screw needs to be further loosened.

  5. Unfasten the four M3 screws (W7-W8) that secure the rear B200 GPU cold plate module manifold to the chassis.
    Figure 6. Removing the rear B200 GPU cold plate module manifold
    Removing the rear B200 GPU cold plate module manifold
  6. Reposition the rear B200 GPU cold plate module manifold as illustrated.
    1. Disengage the manifold from the guide pins marked with B; then, move the manifold to the guide pins marked with A.
    2. Ensure the guide slots on the manifold are securely engaged with the guide pins marked with A.
      Figure 7. Repositioning the rear B200 GPU cold plate module manifold
      Repositioning the rear B200 GPU cold plate module manifold
  7. Install the shipping brackets.
    1. Remove the crossbar before installing the shipping brackets. Unfasten the four captive screws to remove the crossbar.
      Figure 8. Removing crossbar
      Removing crossbar
    2. Align the guide pins on the shipping brackets with the guide holes on the manifold and the cold plates; then, lower the shipping brackets onto the front B200 GPU cold plate module.
    3. Tighten the ten captive screws (PH1, 10 x M3, 0.5 newton-meters, 4.3 inch-pounds) to secure the shipping bracket to the front B200 GPU cold plate module. Repeat to install the other shipping bracket.
      Figure 9. Installing the shipping brackets

      Note
      Avoid pinching the leakage sensor module cable when installing the bracket.

    4. Reinstall the crossbar. Align the crossbar to the shipping brackets; then, fasten the four captive screws to install the crossbar to the shipping brackets.
      Figure 10. Installing the crossbar
      Installing the crossbar
  8. Secure the leakage sensor cable with the cable clip on the manifold.
    Figure 11. Securing the leakage sensor cable
    Securing the leakage sensor cable
  9. Remove the rear B200 GPU cold plate module.
    1. Release the hoses from the hose ties that secure them to the hose guides.
    2. Secure the hoses to the shipping brackets with the hose ties on the shipping brackets.
    3. Hold the shipping brackets and lift the rear B200 GPU cold plate module out of the chassis.
      Figure 12. Removing the rear B200 GPU cold plate module
      Removing the rear B200 GPU cold plate module
      Attention

      • It is recommended to clean the PCM while it is in liquid state.

      • The electrical components around the die on the GPUs are extremely delicate. When removing the PCM and cleaning the GPU die, avoid touching the electrical components to prevent damage.

  10. Immediately clean the PCM and putty pads off from the GPUs with alcohol cleaning pads. Gently clean the PCM and putty pads to avoid GPU damage.
    Attention

    • It is recommended to clean the PCM while it is in liquid state.

    • The electrical components around the die on the GPUs are extremely delicate. When removing the PCM and cleaning the GPU die, avoid touching the electrical components to prevent damage.

    Figure 13. Cleaning PCM and putty pads off from the GPUs
    Cleaning PCM and putty pads off from the GPUs
  11. With alcohol cleaning pads, wipe off any remaining putty pad and PCMs from the GPU cold plate module.
    Note
    Keep the shipping bracket attached to the cold plate module if it is to be reinstalled later.
    Figure 14. Wiping PCM and putty pads off from the cold plates
    Wiping PCM and putty pads off from the cold plates

After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit. See Install the rear B200 GPU cold plate module.
  2. 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.