Remove the PDB assembly

To remove the component:

  1. Power down the system.
  2. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the nodes and chassis.
  3. Remove all nodes from the chassis.
  4. If installed, remove the RCM module.
  5. Remove all power supplies.
  6. If installed, remove the security bezel.
  7. Remove all drives.
  8. Remove the chassis from the rack.
  9. Remove the access panel.
  10. If a Smart Storage Battery is installed, slightly pull up the battery holder from the chassis to access the battery cable connection underneath it, and then disconnect the Smart Storage Battery cable.
    Removing the HP Smart Storage battery holder (with batteries) from the chassis
  11. Remove the RCM 2.0 cable screws from the bottom of the chassis.
  12. Remove the PDB cover:
    1. Remove the PDB cover screw.
    2. Slide the PDB cover forward and remove it from the chassis.
      Removing the PDB cover
  13. Move the fan cages away from the drive backplane.
  14. Disconnect all PDB cables from the drive backplane.
  15. Cut and remove the cable ties securing the PDB cables to the chassis.
  16. Remove the PDB assembly:
    1. Remove the PDB assembly screws.
    2. To disconnect the RPS link board from the drive backplane, slide the PDB assembly towards the rear of the server.
    3. Lift the PDB assembly out of the chassis.