Installing the power distribution board – Dell PowerEdge R715 User Manual

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Installing the Power Distribution Board

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
came with the product.

1 Unpack the new power distribution board assembly.
2 Align the securing slots on the power distribution board with the tabs on

the chassis.

3 Pull the release tab slightly to the back of the system and slide the board

down till it snaps into place. See Figure 3-27.

4 Connect the system board and the I/O board to engage the interconnect

between the power distribution board and the I/O board:

a

Align the guide pins on one half of the connector with the slots on the

other half of the connector. See Figure 3-29.

b

Push the release levers inward until they lock into position.

See Figure 3-29.

5 Connect the cable to the power distribution board.
6 Replace the cooling fan assembly. See "Installing the Cooling Fan

Assembly" on page 102.

7 Replace the power supplies in the system. See "Installing a Power Supply"

on page 89.

8 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 79.
9 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on,

including any attached peripherals.

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