Installing the adapter-retention assembly

Use this information to install the adapter-retention assembly.

Before you install the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps:
  1. Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the compute node is installed in a Flex System chassis, remove it (see Removing a compute node from a chassis for instructions).
  3. Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward you.
The adapter-retention assembly consists of five separate parts. You can replace only the parts that you choose and save the unused parts for future use.

To install the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps.
Graphic illustrating installing the adapter-retention assembly

  1. Remove the cover (see Removing the compute node cover).
  2. Remove the air baffles.
  3. Carefully place the chassis on its side with the front handle side up.
  4. Align the adapter-retention assembly on the system board.
  5. Using a T9 Torx screwdriver, install the screws that secure the adapter-retention assembly.
  6. Carefully return the chassis to the bottom-side-down orientation.
  7. Install the I/O expansion adapters, if you removed them (see Installing an I/O expansion adapter).
  8. Install the air baffles.
    Attention: Install the air baffles with the arrow indicating airflow direction pointing to the rear of the compute node.
After you install the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps:
  1. Install the cover onto the compute node (see Installing the compute node cover for instructions).
  2. Install the compute node into the chassis (see Installing a compute node in a chassis for instructions).
Parent topic: Removing and replacing Tier 1 customer replaceable units (CRUs)