Replacing the front USB connector assembly

Use this information to replace the front USB connector assembly.

Note

The server configuration you have bought may either have the front USB connector assembly inside the media cage or on the side of the server.

To install 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. Touch the static-protective package that contains the front USB connector assembly to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the chassis; then, remove the front USB connector assembly from the package.
3. Orient the USB connector board as shown in the below illustration; then, align the screw holes on the USB connector board with the screw holes on the USB assembly.
4. Install the screws to secure the front USB connector board to the front USB and video connector assembly.
   
   
5. Reconnect the cable to the front USB connector board.
6. Slide the front USB and video connector assembly into the media cage until it clicks into place.
   
   
7. Carefully push the media cage back into the server.
   
   
8. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the media cage onto the server.
   
   
9. Reconnect the USB, video, CD/DVD and operator information cables to the system board. Remember to insert the cables into the relevant cable clips and cable tie.
   
   
   
   
10. Install the air baffle (see Replacing the air baffle).
11. Install the PCI riser-card assembly (see Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly).
12. Install the server top cover (see Replacing the server top cover).
13. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
14. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

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

1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines
2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the front USB connector assembly to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the chassis; then, remove the front USB connector assembly from the package.
3. Reconnect the cable to the front USB connector assembly.
   
   
4. Install the screws to secure the front USB connector assembly to the side of the server.
5. Install the screws to secure the cable arm cover to the server.
   Note

   The cable is routed on the outside of the chassis and connected to the USB connector board. The cable must be protected by the cable cover on the side of the chassis.
6. Install the server top cover (see Replacing the server top cover).
7. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on the peripheral devices and the server.