4 Replacing System Subassemblies





This chapter supplies the information necessary to replace all field-replaceable subassemblies within 1.3 GB IPI tray.

Warning -

Do not proceed with this chapter unless you have already prepared your system for service according to the instructions given in Chapter 1, "Preparing the System for Service

Note - There are systems in the field that differ from the majority of production units in several minor details. When these differences affect the remove-and-replace procedures, this text covers both the standard and the variation.

Caution -

Be sure you're grounded with a grounding wrist strap.

Figure 4-1 shows the subassemblies in the 1.3 GB IPI tray. Refer to this figure when replacing any subassembly in the tray.

    Figure 4-1 Subassemblies of the 1.3 GB IPI Tray

You can now replace the subassemblies of your choice by following the instructions given in the appropriate section:

After you have replaced the subassembly, follow the instructions in Section 4.8, "Finishing Up."

4.1 Replacing the Power Supply

Follow these instructions to replace the power supply in the 1.3 GB IPI tray:

    1. Refer to Figure 4-1 and remove the three connector DC harnesses from the end of the power supply.
    2. Loosen the two power supply bracket mounting nuts which mount the unit to the bottom of the tray.

    The power supply mounting bracket can then be positioned so that the power supply can be removed from the tray.

To replace the power supply, reverse the preceding steps.

4.2 Replacing the DC Harness

Follow these instructions to replace the DC harness in the 1.3 GB IPI tray:

    1. Refer to Figure 4-1 and remove the three connector DC harnesses from the end of the power supply.

    2. Remove the remaining DC harness connections to the ID board (see Figure 4-2).

    Figure 4-2 DC Harness Cabling in the Tray

    3. Refer to Figure 4-1 and remove the DC connections from both fan assemblies and each of the drives.
    4. Free the harness from any other cabling restraints and then remove the harness.

To replace the harnesses, reverse the preceding steps.

4.3 Replacing the Fan Assemblies

There are two fan assemblies used in the tray: one is a single fan unit and the other is a 3-unit assembly. Both are described in the procedures that follow:

4.3.1 Replacing the Single (Center) Fan

Refer to Figure 4-1 and remove the fan after first removing the DC power connector and then loosening the two captive mounting screws. Replacement is the reverse of removal.

4.3.2 Replacing the Triple Fan

Refer to Figure 4-1 and remove the triple fan DC power connector and the four screws securing the unit to the front of the tray. Replacement is the reverse of removal.

4.4 Replacing the LED Board

Follow these instructions to replace the LED board in the 1.3 GB IPI tray:

    1. Remove the triple fan assembly as described in Section 4.3.2, "Replacing the Triple Fan."
    2. Refer to Figure 4-1 and remove the four connector address/LED cabling as well as the DC harness connection from the rear of the board.

Caution -

When removing the DC harness connection from the address/LED board, take care to first depress the plastic locking mechanism on top of the connector before you remove the connector or you may damage the wiring.

    3. Loosen and remove the two inside screws securing the unit to the tray.
    4. Remove the unit.

Replacement is the reverse of removal. See Figure 4-3 for the proper routing when replacing the cable to the LED board.

    Figure 4-3 LED/Address Cabling in the Tray

4.5 Replacing the Address/LED Cable

To remove the address/LED cable, refer to Figure 4-1 and remove the four connector cabling from each of the four disk drives as well as the four connector cabling from the LED board.

Replacement is the reverse of removal. Refer to Figure 4-3 for the proper routing when replacing the cable to the device select switches and the LED board.

4.6 Replacing the Device Select Switch

Follow these instructions to replace the device select switch in the 1.3 GB IPI tray:

    1. Remove the LED board as described in Section 4.4, "Replacing the LED Board."

    The rear portion of the switches should now be accessible.

    2. As viewed from the front, release the plastic tab locking mechanism on the right-hand side.

    The switch can now be positioned so that the plastic tab locking mechanism on the left-hand side can be released easily.

    3. Release the plastic tab locking mechanism on the left-hand side.
    4. Remove the device select switch.

Replacement is the reverse of removal.

4.7 Replacing the IPI Data Cable

Follow these instructions to replace the IPI data cable in the 1.3 GB IPI tray:

    1. Remove each of the 1.3 GB IPI drive data cable connectors (two for each drive), as well as the two connected to the tray at the inside rear of the unit.

    Refer to Figure 4-4 when removing and replacing 1.3 GB IPI drive data connectors.

    Figure 4-4 Proper Connecting and Removing Procedures

    2. Remove the IPI data cable.

Replacement is the reverse of removal. Refer to Figure 4-5 for the proper routing of the cable to the disk drives and the tray.

    Figure 4-5 Data Cabling in the Tray

4.8 Finishing Up

Follow these instructions to finish the replacement of the subassemblies in the 1.3 GB IPI tray:

    1. Replace the top cover after you have replaced all the subassemblies.
    2. Screw in the eight top cover screws that are accessible from the front of the tray.
    3. Fully slide the tray back into the cabinet.
    4. Screw in the two screws that secure the front of the tray to the cabinet.
    5. Move to the rear of the cabinet and screw in the two screws securing the top cover at the rear of the tray.
    6. Screw in the four screws that secure the back of the tray to the slide rail.
    7. Retract the stabilizer bar.

4.9 What's Next

If you have other subassemblies to replace in your system, return to the beginning of this chapter and follow the procedures there.

If you have no other subassemblies to replace in your system, follow the instructions in Chapter 5, "Replacing the Panels and Powering On the System".