Procedure
1. Position the replacement HPDC on the blade and press down firmly in the area of the connector to seat it in
the connector on the blade.
2. Hand tighten the standoffs (8) that attach the HPDC to the blade. Torque the standoffs to 14 in-lbs.
The bit holder on the torque driver is the same size as the standoff.
3. Record the location of the DIMMs and processors on the defective HPDC to reinstall them in the same
locations on the replacement HPDC.
4. Remove the processors, DIMMs, and VRMs from the defective HPDC.
5. Install the processors, DIMMs, and VRMs on the replacement HPDC.
6. Place the processor air ducts and position the power cable assembly on the blade.
7. Install the power cable assembly.
a. Position the power cable assembly on the blade.
b. Insert the two tabs on the center of the cable into the standoffs on the blade.
c. Reconnect the cable connectors.
8. Replace the air diffuser bracket and reinstall the T10 Torx screws. Torque screws to 5.5 in-lbs.
9. Replace the shroud and reinstall the T15 Torx attachment screws. Torque to 9 in-lbs.
10. Reinstall the blade into the cabinet.
5.15 PCI Card Replacement
5.15.1 Remove a PCI Card
The IO blade accommodates several types of PCI cards. The replacement procedure is identical for each type of
PCI card.
Prerequisites
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Time: 7-8 minutes
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Tools:
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Adjustable torque driver, 5–40 in-lbs
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T10 Torx bit
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T15 Torx bit
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#2 Phillips screwdriver
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