
9. Replace the shroud and reinstall the T15 Torx attachment screws. Torque to 9 in-lbs.
10. Reinstall the blade into the cabinet.
5.13 GPDC Replacement
5.13.1 Remove a GPDC
Prerequisites
Tools Required:
Adjustable torque driver, 5–40 in-lbs
T15 Torx bit
T10 Torx bit
Dusting gas
Time Required:
15 minutes to remove and replace a populated GPDC
30 minutes to remove a GPDC, transfer the DIMMs and processors to an unpopulated
spare GPDC, and install the GPDC
About this task
If installing a spare GPDC, transfer the DIMMs and processors from the defective GPDC to the new GPDC.
Procedure
1. Remove the blade from the cabinet.
2. Remove the T15 Torx screws that attach the shroud to the blade and remove the shroud.
3. Remove the T10 Torx screws that attach the air diffuser bracket to the blade and remove the bracket.
4. Disconnect the power cable connectors (press the release tab and pull cable straight out) and remove the
power cable assembly.
5. Locate the defective GPDC and remove the processor air ducts covering it.
6. Remove the standoffs (8) that attach the GPDC to the blade with the adjustable torque driver.
The bit holder on the torque driver is the same size as the standoff.
7. Grasp the edges of the GPDC and carefully wiggle the circuit board while pulling straight up to remove it from
the blade.
8.
CAUTION:
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