Replacing the power switch and cable in the 8335-GCA or 8335-GTA system

Follow these steps to replace the power switch and cable in the IBM® Power® System S822LC (8335-GCA and 8335-GTA) system.

1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap attached. If not, attach it now.
2. Find the replacement power switch and cable and remove it from the protective plastic envelope.
3. Connect the front USB cable to the power switch. Push in the retaining latches (A) so that the USB port locks into the power switch. See Figure 1.
   Figure 1. Attaching the front USB cable to the power switch

   
4. Insert the power switch and cables into the system. Be careful to route the cables through to the system backplane.
   
5. Replace the top and side screws for the power switch
   
6. Using the labels, plug the front USB cable (A) and the power switch cable (B) to the system backplane. Ensure that the cable latch clip snaps into place on the connectors.
   
7. Replace the rack installation support on the side of the system.
   
8. Secure each cable in the retaining clip on the inside wall of the system.
9. Replace the disk fan card. For instructions, see Replacing the disk drive fan card in the 8335-GCA or 8335-GTA system.