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Remove a GPU adapter link (NVLink) bridge

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

About this task

Important
Make sure to have a suction cup available to properly remove the NVLink bridge.
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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.
Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task. 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 in a rack, remove it from the rack.

  • If foot stands are installed on the server, pivot them inwards and lay the server on its side for easier operation.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
    2. If necessary, remove all flash power modules. See Remove a flash power module.
    3. Remove the air baffle, if necessary. See Remove the air baffle.
  2. Press the suction cup against the NVLink bridge until it adheres; then, pull up the suction cup to remove the NVLink bridge from the GPUs.
    Figure 1. Removal of an NVLink bridge
    NVLink bridge removal
  3. Install the NVLink covers.
    Figure 2. Installation of the NVLink covers
    NVLink covers installation

After this task is completed

  1. Install the replacement unit(s), if necessary. See Install a GPU adapter link bridge (NVLink bridge).

  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.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube