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Remove the front VGA assembly

Use this procedure to remove the front VGA assembly.

Before removing the front VGA assembly:

  1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines (see Safety and Installation Guidelines).

  2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see Power off the server).

  3. If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack.

  4. Remove the top cover (see Remove the top cover).

  5. Remove the chassis air baffle (see Remove the chassis air baffle).

To remove the front VGA assembly, complete the following steps:

  1. Remove the fan cage assembly (see Remove the fan cage assembly).
  2. Disconnect the VGA cable from the system board and remove the cable from the clip.
    Figure 1. Location of the front VGA connector on the system board


  3. Remove the four screws.
    Figure 2. Front VGA assembly removal


  4. Slightly slide the Front VGA assembly aside and pull it out from the server.
    Figure 3. Front VGA assembly removal


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

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