Do the following to remove the support bracket assembly:

1.Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 58.

2.Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords.

3.Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 59).

4.If the server is a non-hot-swap model, continue with step 7..

5.If the server is a hot-swap model, press down on the latches on either side of connector J42, and remove the voltage regulator module (VRM) from connector J42. (See “System board options connectors” on page 55 for connector location.)

Note: Remember to reinstall this VRM after you reinstall the support bracket assembly.

6.Disconnect the fan cable (connector J10) from the system board. (See “System board internal cable connectors” on page 55 for connector locations.)

Note: Remember to reconnect this cable after you reinstall the support bracket assembly.

7.Carefully pull up on the end of the support bracket assembly that is closer to the rear of the server; then, rotate and lift the support bracket assembly out of the server.

8.Store the support bracket assembly in a safe place.

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