Intel SBX44 - Server Compute Blade, Installation And User Manual

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Intel® Server Compute Blade SBX44: Installation and User’s Guide
9.
Repeat steps 7 through 11 for the remaining microprocessor sockets. If a microprocessor socket
is empty, remove the heat sink filler.
10.
Press the blue button (A) on the right side of the blade chassis to release the I/O board assembly.
Swing the I/O board assembly (B) up.
11.
Loosen the six captive screws (A) on the retention mechanism assembly.
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NOTE
It may be easiest to close each retention mechanism bracket before loosening the
corresponding captive screws.
Lift the retention mechanism assembly (B) out of the blade chassis. Disconnect the three I/O
board flex ribbon cables (E) from their connectors on the I/O board first (C), and then disconnect
from the connectors on the CPU board (D).
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Important
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Flex ribbon cables (E) can be damaged if not properly handled during disconnection. Use the
following recommended procedure to disconnect a flex ribbon cable:
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Use the pull straps and pull evenly so as not to damage the connector.
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Repeat this process for all three flex ribbon cables.
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