Removing the front video connector

Use this information to remove the front video connector .

To remove the front video connector, 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 cover (see Removing the server top cover).
4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see Removing a PCI riser-card assembly).
5. Remove the air baffle (see Removing the air baffle).
6. Disconnect the USB, video, CD/DVD and operator information panel cables from the system board. Please remember the relevant cable routing.
   
   
7. Loosen the single thumbscrew that is used to secure the media cage onto the server.
   
   
   
8. Carefully pull the media cage out of the server.
   
   
9. 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.
   
   
10. Loosen the screws that secure the video connector to the front USB and video connector assembly.
    
    
11. Remove the video connector and cable from the server.
    
    
12. If you are instructed to return the video connector, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.