Gateway E-9425R, User Manual

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CHAPTER 4: Installing Components www.gateway.com
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Replacing the power distribution board
To replace the power distribution board:
1
Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 30 . Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power
cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.
2
Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 31 .
3
Remove the power supply modules by following the instructions in
“Replacing a power supply module” on page 51 .
4
Remove the power distribution board cover (1) by pulling it out of the
chassis.
5
Disconnect the main power, CPU power, backplane power, I
2
C power, and
midplane power cables. See “System board” on page 5 for the location of
the connectors on the system board.
6
Remove the screw (2) holding the power board into the chassis, then press
down the tab (3) and move the power distribution board away from the
side of the chassis (4) to disengage the locking tabs and lift it out of the
chassis (5).
7
Align the new power distribution board with the stand-off and locking
tabs on the chassis, then place it on the stand-offs and slide it toward the
side of the chassis until the tab clicks into place.
8
Replace the screw you previously removed.
9
Reconnect the power cables. See “System board” on page 5 for the
location of the connectors on the system board.