Proliant N54L System Board Removal - SATA Cable connector appears stuck

[Wpotter1950]

After about 2 years of using this N54L Microserver, I decided it would be a good idea to add a PCI-E USB 3.0 card. I started taking the system apart following the servicing guide up to the point where it says slide the system tray out a bit and remove the cables. I have been unable to get the SATA cable to unplug from its socket on the system board.

And when I found I was using more force than I was happy to use, without it seeming to move at all, I thought I had better stop and ask if anyone has a suggestion, tip or trick for its removal.

This is the thick cable on the left side of the system board which goes into a metal socket. There is a retaining clip on the socket which I have loosened.

I know I was able to remove it two years ago when I was initially setting the server up. But know it is as if the SATA connector has been superglued to the socket.

Help!!!

Thanks,

WPotter1950

[Jimmy Vance]

It has been some time since I've opened up the older Microserver. From what I recall, the cable drive cable that plugs into the system board has a metal clip that you have to depress before the cable will slide out of the connector.

[SvMel687]

Hi,

you can use video for removal/replacement procedures

http://h20464.www2.hp.com/index.html

Find Microserver, select Remove/replace videos link on bottom page and then video for  system board tray, I think that shortly is see howto remove SATA connector.

regards

[Wpotter1950]

Thank you. That was really useful advice and a much clearer video than any of those on YouTube.

Nevertheless, I cannot get the connector to budge. It looks like I will have to either live with the system as is or risk trashing it with the use of more force than I am comfortable using.

wp