Dell PowerEdge VRTX - Manual (Page 95)

Removing a double-wide GPGPU card
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.
4. To reduce the chassis weight, remove the following (if required):
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. Open the PCIe cage door.
8. Disconnect the 6-pin connectors of the auxiliary power cable from the power cable connectors on the double-wide
PCIe cage.
9. Disconnect the 8-pin connector of the auxiliary power cable from the power cable of the double-wide GPGPU card.
Figure 66. Removing and installing the auxiliary power cable to the power cable connectors
1. 6-pin connector of the auxiliary power cable (2) 2. power cable connectors on the double-wide
PCIe cage
3. auxiliary power cable 4. 8-pin connector of the auxiliary power cable
5. power cable of the double-wide GPGPU card
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