Dell PowerEdge VRTX - Manual (Page 124)

Removing the power pass-through 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. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. Turn off the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC.
3. Turn off the enclosure, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the enclosure from the electrical outlet
and peripherals.
4. Remove the following:
a. hard drives
b. server modules
c. power supplies
5. If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat stable surface, with the cover
release latch side on top.
6. Open the system.
7. Remove the following:
a. cooling shroud
b. cooling-fan assembly
c. backplane expander board
d. hard-drive backplane
e. PCIe cage
f. power distribution board
g. system board
8. Lift the release pin to disengage the power pass-through board from the chassis.
9. Grasping the power pass-through board by its two holders, slide it toward the front of the system, to disengage the
connector from the midplane.
The slots on the power pass-through board bracket are unlocked from the metal standoffs on the chassis.
10. Lift the power pass-through board up and away from the chassis.
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