Remove the Connector Board Assembly

1. Power off the system.

   Refer to Completely Power Off the System.

2. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.

   Refer to Perform Static Discharge Procedures.

3. Remove the system from the rack.

   This task involves removing all cables, moving the rack into maintenance position, and then removing the chassis from the rack. Refer to Remove the Chassis From the Rack.

4. Remove the top chassis cover.

   Refer to Access Internal Components.

5. Remove the fan modules.

   Refer to Remove a Fan Module.

6. Remove both fan boards.

   Refer to Remove a Fan Board.

7. Remove the motherboard assembly.

   Refer to Remove the Motherboard Assembly.

8. Remove both power supplies.

   Refer to Remove a Power Supply.

9. Remove the power distribution board.

   Refer to Remove a Power Distribution Board.

10. Using a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver, loosen and remove the two screws on the midwall that secure the connector board to the chassis as shown in panel 1 of Removing the Connector Board Assembly.
11. Slide the connector board back, away from the energy storage backplane and tilt it away from the side of the chassis as shown in panels 2 and 3 of Removing the Connector Board Assembly.
12. Disconnect the cable that connects the board to the PDB and lift the board up and out of the system as shown in panel 4 of Removing the Connector Board Assembly.
    

    Figure 40 Removing the Connector Board Assembly