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Remove the processor and memory expansion tray

Follow instructions in this section to remove the processor and memory expansion tray.

About this task

Attention

  • Go over Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

  • Turn 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 server from the rack.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the top cover (see Remove the top cover).
    2. Remove both PCIe riser cages or fillers, the chassis air baffle, and the PCIe expansion tray (see Remove a 4U PCIe riser cage, Remove the chassis air baffle, and Remove the 4U PCIe expansion tray).
    3. Remove the fan cage assembly (see Remove the fan cage assembly).
    4. If you are replacing the processor and memory expansion tray, remove the memory modules (see Remove a memory module), and PHMs (see Remove a processor and heat sink) from the expansion tray.
      Important
      To avoid component damage, DO NOT remove or install memory modules or PHMs when the tray is removed from the server.
  2. Disengage the processor and memory expansion tray.
    Figure 1. Disengaging the processor and memory expansion tray

    • Grasp and pull the captive screw up; then, push it forward to disengage the handle.
    • Rotate the handle all the way up until it is in the vertical position.
  3. If the two PCIe cables are connected, disconnect them.
    Figure 2. Disconnecting PCIe cables

  4. Lift the expansion tray and remove it.
    Figure 3. Removing the processor and memory expansion tray

After this task is completed

Demo video

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Disassemble the processor and memory expansion tray for recycle​

Follow the instructions in this section to disassemble the processor and memory expansion tray before recycle.

About this task

Attention

  • Go over Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

  • Turn 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 server from the rack.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the processor and memory expansion tray from the server (see Remove the processor and memory expansion tray).
    2. Remove the two brackets from the expansion tray.
      Figure 4. Removing brackets from the expansion tray

    3. Refer to local environmental, waste or disposal regulations to ensure compliance.
  2. Remove the following components as illustrated:

    • Nine slotted screws

    • Two standoffs (with 12 mm wrench)

    Figure 5. Disassembling the expansion tray

  3. Separate the expansion board from the supporting tray.

After this task is completed

Recycle the unit in compliance with local regulations.