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Dell PowerEdge C4130 Owner's Manual

Removing the optional GPU switch board

Prerequisites

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 are shipped with your product.

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
  3. Remove the system top cover (front).
  4. Disconnect the GPU signal cables from the system board and then from the switch board.

    NOTE: The GPU riser signal cable should be removed from the switchboard before removing the GPUs to prevent pin damage in the GPU connectors on the switch board.

  5. Remove all GPUs from the chassis.
  6. Disconnect the switch board power cable.
  7. Keep the Philips #2 screwdriver ready.

Steps

  1. Loosen the screws securing the GPU switch board to the chassis.
  2. Slide the GPU switch board toward the front of the chassis to disengage the slots on the GPU switch board from the tabs on the chassis.
  3. Lift the GPU switch board out of the chassis.
    Figure 1. Removing the GPU switch board
    This figure shows removing the GPU switch board.
    1. GPU switch board
    2. captive screw (2)
    3. tab on the chassis (2)

Next steps

  1. Install the system top cover (front).
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

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