Remove the FBA
Removing the FBA provides access to other components, such as the power supply, for service.
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Follow safety and ESD precautions.
See Safety and ESD Precautions.
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Remove the server from the system, and place the server on an antistatic surface.
See Servicing an Oracle Server X5-2M.
See Servicing an Oracle Server X6-2M.
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Release both stops on the side rails to allow the FBA to slide back.
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Slide the rails with attached FBA away from the server.
- Loosen the captive FBA cover screws on both the right and left sides.
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Slide the cover back and off the server, then set the cover aside.
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Loosen the two captive screws at the bottom right and left of the FBA (panel 1).
These screws fasten the FBA to the slide rails.
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Pull the FBA away from the server (panel 2) until the FBA aligns with the slide rail slot holes.
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Gently pull one of the slide rails away from the FBA, just far enough for it to disengage.
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Align the holes in the slide rail with the studs on the FBA.
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Disengage the FBA from the other slide rail.
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Before removing the cables, label them or or note which cables connect where on the server. The FBA cables are not labeled at the factory.
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Disconnect all of the cables from the server, including the power cords.
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Determine the applicable action:
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If you are replacing the entire FBA, disconnect all cables and power cords from the FBA, then properly dispose of the faulty FBA.
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If you are replacing a cable or power cord, disconnect and properly dispose of the faulty cable or power cord.
See Replace a Faulty Cable.
See Install the FBA.