Removing the front USB connector assembly

Use this information to remove the front USB connector assembly.

To remove the front USB connector assembly that is inside the media cage, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the server top cover (see Removing the server top cover).
4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly).
5. Remove the air baffle (see Removing the air baffle).
6. Locate the USB, video, CD/DVD and operator information panel cables of the media cage.
7. Disconnect the USB, video, CD/DVD and operator information panel cables from the system board. Please remember the relevant cable routing.
   
   
8. Loosen the single thumbscrew that is used to secure the media cage onto the server.
   
   
9. Carefully pull the media cage out of the server.
   
   
10. Locate the blue release tab on the rear of the USB and video connector assembly; then, while you press down on the tab, carefully pull the assembly outward.
    
    
11. Disconnect the USB cable from the connector on the front USB connector board.
12. Remove the two screws that attaches the front USB connector board on the front USB and video connector assembly.
    
    
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.

To remove the front USB connector assembly that is on the side of the server, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the screws from the cable arm cover; then, slide the cable arm cover towards the rear of the server and set it aside.
   
   
4. Remove the screws that secure the front USB connector assembly to the side of the server.
5. Disconnect the cable to the front USB connector assembly.
   
   
6. 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.