Remove Slot 3 PCI Card and Cable Assembly

Remove CS-Storm 2826X chassis (Intel® Taylor Pass motherboard) slot 3 PCI card and cable assembly.

  • Part Numbers:
    • 90501-0031-01 – SUBASSY, PCIE CABLE SLOT 3 S2826X8
  • Time: 20 minutes
  • Tools: Phillips screwdriver
  • Server Location: The server is removed from the rack, placed on a stable ESD-safe work surface, and the cover is removed.

CS-Storm 2826X chassis (Intel® Taylor Pass motherboard only) PCI slot 3 supports a 24-lane PCI bus. This bus can be bifurcated using the slot 3 PCI cable assembly into 1 Gen3 x16 slot and 1 Gen3 x8 slot. The Gen3 x8 slot is routed to the rear panel of the chassis where it can support an additional PCI card only in the 2826X chassis.

See the Remove Slot3 PCI Cable Assembly video (03:00).

  1. Remove two screws that secure the slot 1 PCI card to the rear panel.
  2. Unseat the PCI card from the cable assembly connector.
    Figure: Replace CS-Storm Slot 3 PCI Card. Taylor Pass motherboards only
  3. Place the PCI card on an ESD-safe surface.
  4. If removing the entire slot 3 PCI card cable assembly, remove the screw that secures the slot 3 PCI card cable assembly bracket to the motherboard.
  5. Remove the screw that secures the PCI slot 3 cable assembly bracket near the motherboard PCI slot 3 connector.
    Figure: Replace CS-Storm PCI Slot 3 Cable Assembly. Applies only to Taylor Pass motherboard only
  6. Remove the screw that secures the slot 3 PCI card bracket to the motherboard.
  7. Remove the screw that secures the bracket to the rear of the server.
  8. Remove the two screws that secure the slot 3 PCI cable cover to the chassis.
  9. Remove the cover.
  10. Carefully remove the slot 3 and slot 2 interface boards.

  12. Disconnect the two connectors (Gen3 x16 and Gen3 x8) from the PCI riser.
    Figure: CS-Storm PCI Slot 3 Cable Assembly. Applies to Intel® Taylor Pass motherboard only
  13. Remove the slot 1 flexfoil connector from the motherboard.
  14. Disconnect the SATA port 1 cable from the motherboard.
  15. Disconnect the 12-volt power connectors and the fan control cable connector from the motherboard.
  16. Move the cables out of the way.
  17. Optional: If a PCI card is installed in the slot 2 riser, remove the PCI card.
  18. Remove two screws that secure the slot 2 PCI card to the rear panel.
    Figure: Remove CS-Storm Slot 2 PCI Card
  19. Remove the slot 2 PCI card and place it on an ESD-safe work surface.
  20. Carefully remove the slot 2 IFBs by pulling straight up.
    CAUTION:
    • Equipment damage.
    • Remove the slot 2 riser interface board (IFB) straight up and off the PCI riser board and motherboard to avoid damage to connector. Do not rock the interface board, which can damage the PCI edge connectors.
    Figure: Replace CS-Storm Motherboard IFB and SATA Backplane
  21. Remove the 1/2-in screw that secures the SATA backplane to the chassis.
    CAUTION:
    • Damage to equipment.
    • The screw that secures the SATA backplane is longer (1/2in). Do not use the 1/2-in screws in the wrong location when installing the replacement motherboard.
  22. Remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis.
  23. Remove the left GPU sled, to make it easier to gain access to the connectors.
  24. Loosen four captive screws that secure the left GPU sled to the chassis.
  25. Remove the SATA backplane from the motherboard bridge board connector. Leave the SATA cables connected to the SATA backplane.
  26. Remove the slot 1 flex-foil cable connector from the motherboard PCI slot 1 and leave the other end connected to the PCI riser.
    Figure: Replace CS-Storm Motherboard Slot 1 Flex-foil Cable and SATA Cable
  27. Disconnect the 2X7 fan control cable connector from the motherboard.
  28. Disconnect the 12V power connectors from the motherboard.
  29. Remove five 5/16-in motherboard screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis. Keep these screws separate from the 1/2-in motherboard screws.
    Figure: Remove CS-Storm Motherboard Screws
  30. Lift the motherboard out of the chassis.
    CAUTION:
    • Equipment damage.
    • The motherboard is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. Handle the motherboard with care by holding the board by its edge. Do not touch components on the printed circuit board assembly.
    Figure: CS-Storm Slot 4 Flex-foil Cable and Motherboard Insulator
  31. Place the motherboard on an ESD-safe work surface.
  32. Remove 2 screws that secure the slot 3 PCI cable cover to the chassis.
    Figure: CS-Storm PCI Slot 2 Cable Assembly Cover
  33. Remove the slot 3 PCI card cable assembly.