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Installing the linking board and PCIe cables

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Figure 27. Removing the linking board and SATA cable Next steps 1. Install the linking board and PCIe cables. Installing the linking board and PCIe cables Prerequisites NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the sled. Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. Steps 1. Insert the PCIe_A connector into the connector on the system board, press the connector until it locks into place. 2. Insert and press the PCIe_B connector into the connector on the system board, press the connector until it locks into place. 3. If disconnected, reconnect the SATA cable to the x16 M.2 riser. 4. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the linking board to secure the board to the sled. 78 Installing and removing enclosure components

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Figure 27. Removing the linking board and SATA cable
Next steps
1.
Install the linking board and PCIe cables
.
Installing the linking board and PCIe cables
Prerequisites
NOTE:
Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the sled. Route the cable properly when you replace it to
prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Safety instructions
.
Steps
1.
Insert the PCIe_A connector into the connector on the system board, press the connector until it locks into place.
2.
Insert and press the PCIe_B connector into the connector on the system board, press the connector until it locks into place.
3.
If disconnected, reconnect the SATA cable to the x16 M.2 riser.
4.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the linking board to secure the board to the sled.
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Installing and removing enclosure components