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Remove a GPU adapter link bridge

Follow the instructions in this section to remove a GPU adapter link bridge.

About this task

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Important
Make sure you have a suction cup available for properly removing the GPU adapter link bridge.
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.

  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

  • If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top covers, or remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from rails.

  • Depending on the specific type, your GPU adapter might look slightly different from the illustrations in this section.

  • Follow the additional instructions in any documentation that comes with your GPU adapter.

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for the 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 crossbar. See Remove the crossbar.
    4. Remove the PCIe riser where the GPU is installed. See Remove the PCIe riser.
  2. Remove the GPU adapter link bridge from the GPUs with a suction cup.
    Figure 1. Removing the GPU adapter link bridge
    Removing the GPU adapter link bridge
    1. Press the suction cup against the GPU adapter link bridge until it adheres to the GPU adapter link bridge.
    2. Pull up the suction cup and remove the GPU adapter link bridge together with the suction cup from the GPUs.
  3. Repeat 2 to remove the other GPU adapter link bridges.
    Note
    Remove all GPU adapter link bridges from the GPUs.

After you finish

  1. If you are not installing a replacement unit, install a link connector cover onto the GPUs.

    Figure 2. Installing the link connector cover to GPU
    Installing the link connector cover to GPU

  2. Install a replacement unit. See Install a GPU adapter link bridge.

  3. 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.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube