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5.8
Power Distribution Board (PDB) Replacement
The following provides instructions for the replacement of a faulty power distribution board (PDB).
Required Tools and Supplies
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Anti-static wrist strap, an ESD safe workbench, and other anti-ESD precautions (recommended)
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No tools are required to replace a faulty PDB
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Replacement Power Distribution Board
Average Time to Complete: < 10 minutes
Procedure Prerequisites
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The system must be powered off and AC Power cord(s) disconnected.
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Remove the system top cover and air duct (see
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Place the system on an ESD safe non-skid work bench.
5.8.1
Power Distribution Board (PDB) Removal
1. Remove the power supply modules from the back of the system (see
2. Fully loosen the blue thumbscrew. The thumbscrew is captive and cannot be removed (see Letter A).
3. Using the thumbscrew shaft carefully pull-up on the PDB until it disengages from the server board
(see Letter B).
4. Tilt the top edge of the PDB forward (see Letter C). Then, carefully pull the PDB out and away from
the power supply bay (see Letter D).
5. Carefully grasp the PDB cable connector. While pushing in the top edge of the latch, pull the cable
from the server board (see Letter E).
Intel® Server System M70KLP Family Service Guide
Figure 92. Power Distribution Board Removal
Sections 2.1.1
and 2.1.2).
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5.4).
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