In this video, we show how to replace the power distribution board or PDB on a PowerEdge R760xs before moving the PDB read through and follow the safety guidelines to protect your system from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. For more information about safety guidelines see the R760xs service manual at dell dot com forward slash support.
In order to remove the PDB, you must first remove the power supply cover air shroud and fan cage assembly to remove a PSU while pressing the orange release latch, use the handle to pull it free of the chassis. Repeat this for the other PSU to remove the cover, use a screwdriver to rotate the lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position.
Next lift the release latch until the system cover slides back then lift the cover from the system to remove the air shroud, hold the air shroud at both ends and lift it out of the system to remove fan cage assembly. Lift the blue release levers, holding the release levers, lift it up and away from the system to remove the PDB disconnect the power and data cables from the board, then remove the five screws, securing it in place, lift to remove it from the system to install the PDB, lower the board into place and align it. Install the five screws to secure it in place.
Then connect the power and data cables to the board to install the fan cage assembly, align the guide rails with the standoffs on the system and then press the release levers to lock the assembly into the system. To install the air shroud, align it with the chassis and lower until firmly seated to install the cover, align the system cover with the guide slots on the system and place it on the system. Next close a system cover release latch.
Finally using a screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise to the lock position to install a PSU slide it into the bay until the release latch snaps into place. Repeat this for the other PSU for more information or support. Visit dell.com/support.
