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Power distribution board, Removing the power distribution board – Dell DX6004S User Manual

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Installing System Components

Power Distribution Board

The power distribution board is located in your system directly behind the

power supply fan modules. This feature provides additional cooling to the

power supplies through the power distribution shroud that routes airflow to

the power supplies. See Figure 3-23.

Removing the Power Distribution Board

CAUTION:

Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.

1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system

from the electrical outlet.

2 Remove the power supplies from the system. See "Removing a Redundant

Power Supply" on page 117.

3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 76.
4 Locate the power distribution board shroud and lift it out.

See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 93.

5 Disconnect the power distribution cables from the system board

and disconnect the fan cable connectors.

6 Remove the two screws securing the power distribution board to the

chassis and then lift the board out. See Figure 3-23.

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