Removing the BMC card from the 8335-GTC, 8335-GTG, 8335-GTH, 8335-GTW, or 8335-GTX system

To remove a the baseboard management card (BMC), complete the steps in this procedure.

Before you begin

Record the network settings. For instructions, see Network settings.

Power off the system and place it in the service position. For instructions, see Preparing the 8335-GTC, 8335-GTG, 8335-GTH, 8335-GTW, or 8335-GTX system to remove and replace internal parts.

Procedure

  1. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap.
    The ESD wrist strap must be connected to an unpainted metal surface until the service procedure is completed, and if applicable, until the service access cover is replaced.
    Attention:
    • Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to the front ESD jack, to the rear ESD jack, or to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent the electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware.
    • When you use an ESD wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. An ESD wrist strap is used for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
    • If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds. If at any point in this service process you move away from the system, it is important to again discharge yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface for at least 5 seconds before you continue with the service process.
  2. If needed, label and remove the cables from the BMC card.
  3. To remove the BMC card, follow these steps as shown in Figure 1.
    1. Remove the four screws that secure the rear of the card to the chassis at (A).
    2. Slide the release latch at (B) away from the BMC card, then rotate the latch towards the front of the system to release and lift the BMC card from the system backplane.
    3. Using the blue tab at (C) and the handle (B), lift the BMC card out of the chassis.
    Figure 1. Removing the BMC card
    Removing the BMC card
  4. Place the BMC card on an ESD mat.