Remove the PDB

Removing the PDB is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before you remove the PDB.

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you have not prepared for service, do so now. See Preparing for Service.

   • If you are removing the PDB as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, go to Step 2.

2. Review this information and complete these prerequisites in this order.

   • Remove a Power Supply

     Remove both power supplies.

   • Remove the Filter

   • Remove a Fan Module

     Remove all fan modules.

   • Remove the Fan Tray

   • Rotate the Drive Cage to the Service Position

   • Remove the USB Flash Drive

   • Remove the Air Duct

   • Remove a DIMM

     Remove all DIMMs.

   • Remove the PSU Duct

   • Remove the Motherboard

3. Disconnect the cable from the PDB.
   
4. Remove the four screws securing the PDB bus bars to the motherboard.
   
5. Loosen the two screws securing the PDB to the chassis.
   
6. Lift the PDB bus bars out from under the motherboard and remove the PDB from the chassis.
   
7. Set the PDB aside.
8. Consider your next step.

   • If you removed the PDB as part of a replacement operation, install a new PDB. See Install the PDB.

   • If you removed the PDB as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure. See Component Service Task Reference for assistance.

Related Information

• Determine if the PDB Is Faulty

• Install the PDB

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation