Remove the front I/O assembly
Use this information to remove the front I/O assembly.
“Read the
installation
Guidelines” on
page 79
“Power off
the server for
this task” on
page 11
“ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening”
on page 82
Before removing the front I/O assembly:
1. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 89.
2. If the security bezel is installed, remove it. See “Remove the security bezel” on page 99.
3. Disconnect cables of the front I/O assembly from the front I/O assembly.
To remove the front I/O assembly, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation and removal process is available:
• YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DTDY1lmpIPpJVOzo7dKq14
• Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_52222446.html
Table 16. Front I/O assembly removal
Figure 158. Server models with four 3.5-inch drive bays
Figure 159. Server models with eight/ten 2.5-inch drive
bays
Step 1. Remove the screws that secure the front I/O assembly.
Step 2. Slide the front I/O assembly out of the assembly bay.
If you are instructed to return the old front I/O assembly, follow all packaging instructions and use any
packaging materials that are provided.
Install the front I/O assembly
Use this information to install the front I/O assembly.
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