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d. Power off the node (see “Power off the node” on page 51); then, disconnect all external cables
from the node.
e. Remove the node from the chassis (see
“Remove a node from the chassis” on page 72); then,
carefully lay the node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the node with the front
toward you.
Notes:
• When removing the node, note the node tray number and make sure to install the node in
the same tray from which it was removed. Reinstalling the node into a different tray requires
the node to be reconfigured.
• For safety, make sure to hold the node with both hands when lifting the node.
f. Remove the top cover (see
“Remove the top cover” on page 168).
g. Disconnect all the cables from the drive backplane; then, remove the drive cage assembly from
the node and place it on a flat, static-protective surface (see
“Remove the drive cage
assembly” on page 84
).
h. Remove the firmware and RoT security module (see
“Remove the firmware and RoT security
module” on page 151
).
i. Remove all the installed processor and heat sink modules (see
“Remove the processor and
heat sink” on page 130
).
j. Make sure to label the slot number on each memory module; then, remove all the memory
modules from the system board and set them aside on a static-protective surface for
reinstallation (see
“Remove a memory module” on page 105).
Important: It is advised to print out the layout of memory module slots for reference.
k. If necessary, remove the M.2 drives (see
“Remove an M.2 drive” on page 100).
l. Remove the microSD card (see
“Remove the MicroSD card” on page 110).
m. If the GPU air duct is installed in the node, remove it (see
“Remove the GPU air duct” on page
91
).
n. If the PCIe riser assembly is installed, remove it from the node and disconnect the PCIe cables
from the system board (see
“Remove the PCIe riser assembly” on page 116 and Chapter 6
“Internal cable routing” on page 173
).
o. Remove the power bus bar (see
“Remove the power bus bar” on page 123).
p. Disconnect the power distribution board cables from the system board; then, remove the
power distribution board (see
“Remove the power distribution board” on page 127).
q. If the rear OCP and rear I/O module cables are connected to the system board, remove them
(see
“Rear I/O and OCP module cable routing” on page 179).
Step 2. Remove the heat sink support bracket.
a.
Loosen the two screws that secure the support bracket.
b.
Hold the support bracket and remove it from the system board.
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