Removing the front USB connector assembly

To remove the front USB connector assembly on 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps. For the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies, please see the next sub-section.

1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and all peripheral devices; then, disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
3. Remove the bezel (see Removing the bezel).
4. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
   Attention

   Do not allow the server to fall over.
5. Remove the side cover (see Removing the side cover).
6. Remove the air baffle (see Removing the air baffle).
7. Disconnect the front USB cable from the system board by pushing on the latch, and note the routing of the cable (see System-board internal connectors for the location of the front USB connector assembly connector).
   Figure 1. Front USB cable removal for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
   
   
8. Unscrew the front USB housing; then, tilt the top of the housing away from the chassis and lift the housing out of the opening in the chassis.
9. Pull the assembly out of the back of the housing.
   Figure 2. Front USB connector assembly removal for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
   
   
10. Carefully pull the front USB cable out of the opening in the chassis.
11. If you are instructed to return the front USB connector assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

To remove the front USB connector assembly on the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps. For 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, please see the above sub-section.

1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see Removing the side cover).
4. Remove the lower bezel (see Removing the lower bezel).
5. Remove the upper bezel (see Removing the upper bezel).
6. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the system board facing up.
   Attention

   Do not allow the server to fall over.
7. Disconnect the front USB cable from the system board by pushing on the latch, and note the routing of the cable (see System-board internal connectors for the location of the front USB connector assembly connector).
   Note

   Disconnection of the SATA cables is suggested if any of them interferes with the process.
   Figure 3. Front USB cable removal for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
   
   
8. Stand the server back up in its vertical position.
9. Remove the hard disk drive fan duct (see Removing the hard disk drive fan duct).
10. Press down and hold the release tab on the top of the front USB housing; then, tilt the top of the housing away from the chassis and lift the housing out of the opening in the chassis.
    Figure 4. Front USB connector assembly removal for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies (1)
    
    
11. Squeeze the spring clips on the sides of the front USB connector assembly and pull the assembly out of the back of the housing.
    Figure 5. Front USB connector assembly removal for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies (2)
    
    
12. Carefully pull the front USB cable out of the opening in the chassis.
13. If you are instructed to return the front USB connector assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.