Replacing the front USB cable and connector in the 8335-GTB

Follow these steps to replace the front USB cable and connector in the IBM® Power® System S822LC (8335-GTB) system.

1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap attached. If not, attach it now.
2. Find the replacement front USB cable and connector and remove it from the protective plastic envelope.
3. While pressing in the latches (A), connect the front USB cable and connector to the power switch. See Figure 1.
   Figure 1. Attaching the front USB cable and connector to the power switch

   
4. Insert the front USB cable and the power switch and cable into the system. Be careful to route the cables through to the system backplane. See Figure 2.
   Figure 2. Replacing the front USB cable into the system backplane

   
5. Replace the top and side screws for the power switch. See Figure 3.
   Figure 3. Replace the top and side screws

   
6. Using the labels, plug the front USB cable (A) and the power switch and cable (B) to the system backplane. See Figure 4. Ensure that the cable latch clip snaps into place on the connectors.
   Figure 4. Plugging in the cables

   
7. Replace the rack installation support on the side of the system. See Figure 5.
   Figure 5. Replacing the rack installation support

   
8. Secure each cable in the retaining clip on the inside wall of the system.
9. Replace the disk drive and fan card. For instructions, see Replacing the disk drive and fan card in the 8335-GTB.