Removing the front USB connector assembly cable

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

1. Read the safety information that begins on page 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. Rotate the hot-swap rear hard disk drive cage up (see Rotating the hot-swap rear hard disk drive cage up.
5. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly).
6. Remove the air baffle (see Removing the air baffle).
7. Make note of where the front USB connector assembly cable is attached to the system board; then, disconnect it.
   Figure 1. Disconnecting front USB cable
   
   
8. Remove the screws from the cable arm cover; then, slide the cable arm cover towards the rear of the server and set it aside.
   Figure 2. Screws removal
   
   
9. Remove the screws from the front USB connector assembly.
   Figure 3. Front USB connector assembly removal
   
   
10. Disconnect the cable to the front USB connector assembly.
11. If you are instructed to return the front USB connector assembly cable, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.