Install the PDB

Installing the PDB is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before installing the PDB.

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you are replacing the PDB, remove the faulty or obsolete PDB first, then return to this procedure, Step 2. See Remove the PDB.

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

2. Position the PDB to where it installs into the chassis.

   The bus bars are forward and down.

3. Place the bus bars into the channels under the motherboard, and align the PDB with two posts for the captive screw.
   
4. Tighten the two captive screws.
   
5. Install the four screws securing the PDB bus bars to the motherboard.
   
6. Reconnect the cable to the PDB.
   
7. Consider your next step.

   • If you installed the PDB as part of a replacement operation, go to Step 8.

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

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

   • Install the Motherboard

   • Install the PSU Duct

   • Install a DIMM

     Install all DIMMs.

   • Install the Air Duct

   • Install the USB Flash Drive

   • Secure the Drive Cage

   • Install the Fan Tray

   • Install a Fan Module

     Install all fan modules.

9. Complete these postrequisites in this order to finish the installation procedure.

   • Returning the Server to Operation

   • Verify the PDB

Related Information

• Remove the PDB

• Verify the PDB

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation