How to replace the BOSS-N1 module on a PowerEdge R660

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the BOSS-N1 module and a PowerEdge R660. The procedure will also include removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier, System Cover and reinstalling them.

Removal

BOSS-N1 card carrier

Identify the BOSS-N1 card carrier highlighted in blue.

Pull and lift the BOSS N1 card carrier retention latch lock to open.

Slide the BOSS N1 card carrier out.

System Cover

Identify the system cover highlighted in blue.

Using a 1/4 inch flat head or a phillips #2 screwdriver rotate the lock counterclockwise to the unlock position.

Lift the release latch until the system cover slides back.

Lift the cover from the system.

BOSS-N1 module

Identify the BOSS N1 module highlighted in blue.

Pull on blue release tab to remove the BOSS N1 signal cable from the system board.

Disconnect the BOSS-N1 power cable from the system board.

Using the phillips #1 screwdriver remove the screws that secure the BOSS N1 module to the system.

Slide the BOSS-N1 module towards the rear of the chassis and lift the module.

Press the metal clip to remove the BOSS-N1 signal cable from the BOSS-N1 module.

Remove the power cable from the BOSS-N1 module.

Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the BOSS- N1 cover on the BOSS-N1 controller card module.

Slide the BOSS-N1 cover out from the BOSS-N1 controller card module.

Install

BOSS-N1 module

Identify the BOSS N1 module location highlighted in blue.

Slide the BOSS-N1 cover on the BOSS-N1 controller card module.

Using the phillips #1 screwdriver, install the screw that secures the BOSS-N1 cover on the BOSS-N1 controller card module.

Connect the BOSS N1 power and signal cables to the connectors on the BOSS N1 module.

Align the BOSS-N1 module at an angle with the controller card module slot.

Insert the BOSS-N1 module and push the module horizontally towards the front of the system until firmly seated.

Using the phillips #1 screwdriver, install the screws that secure the BOSS N1 module to the system.

Connect the BOSS-N1 power and signal cable to the connectors on the system board.

System Cover

Identify the system cover location highlighted in blue.

Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system and slide the system cover.

Close the system cover release latch.

Using a 1/4 inch flat head or phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise to the lock position.

BOSS-N1 card carrier

Identify the BOSS-N1 card carrier location highlighted in blue.

Slide the BOSS N1 card carrier into the BOSS N1 module slot.

Close the BOSS N1 card carrier release latch to lock the carrier in place.