Replacing the EPS Subrack

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Replacing the EPS Subrack

Replace the EPS subrack if it is faulty and cannot be repaired.

Prerequisites

The tools and materials, such as an ESD wrist strap or a pair of ESD gloves, Phillips screwdriver, ESD box or bag, and key to the cabinet door are ready.

The quantity and model of the faulty subracks are confirmed, and new subracks of the same quantity and model are ready.

The authorized personnel are permitted to enter the site. The required keys are available.

Context

Replacing the EPS subrack disrupts all the services carried by the base station.

It takes about 30 minutes to replace the EPS subrack.

Procedure
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap or a pair of ESD gloves.
CAUTION:
Take proper ESD protection measures, for example, wear an ESD wrist strap or a pair of ESD gloves, to prevent electrostatic damage to the boards, modules, or electronic
components.
2. Set the circuit breaker labeled BAT on the panel of the EPS subrack to OFF.
3. Set the three PSU circuit breakers on the panel of the EPS subrack to OFF.
4. Turn off the AC input of the APM30H.
5. Disconnect the ground cable of the EPS subrack from the ground bar on the left side of the cabinet.
6. Remove the PMU and PSU from the EPS subrack. For details, see Replacing the PMU and Replacing the PSU respectively.
7. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the cable support from the right side of the EPS subrack.
8. Label the cables that are delivered with the EPS subrack and connected to the right side of the EPS subrack, and then disconnect the cables.
9. Loosen the screws on the AC protecting hood on the left side of the EPS subrack, and then remove the protecting hood.
10. Label the AC input power cable and AC output power cable on the left side of the EPS subrack, and then disconnect the cables.
CAUTION:
The PE wire of the AC input power cable is connected to a hexagonal screw on a mounting ear of the EPS subrack. The hexagonal screw must be reserved properly after the PE
wire is disconnected.
11. Label the DC output cable on the right side of the EPS subrack, and then disconnect the cable.
12. Remove the remaining seven retention screws from both sides of the EPS subrack, and then slowly pull the subrack out of the cabinet, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Replacing the EPS subrack

CAUTION:
The EPS subrack is heavy. Therefore, you need to hold the subrack with one hand, support the bottom with the other hand, and slowly pull the subrack out. This prevents the
subrack from falling and ensures personal safety.
13. Place the faulty EPS subrack into an ESD box or bag.
14. Slide the new EPS subrack into the original installation position, and then tighten the retention screws on both sides of the subrack.
CAUTION:
If the faulty EPS subrack supplied with 220 V AC three-phase power, remove the short-circuiting bar on the AC INPUT wiring terminals of the new EPS subrack.
15. Reinstall the PMU and the PSU in the corresponding slots in the new EPS subrack.
16. Secure the power series 120 connectors to the original support, and then install the support on the right side of the cabinet.
17. Connect the cables to the ports on the panel of the new EPS subrack based on the cable connection records.
CAUTION:
The PE wire of the AC input power cable must be connected to the hexagonal screw that is removed in 10. Otherwise, the level of reliability is low.
18. Secure the AC protecting hood to the left side of the EPS subrack, and then tighten the screws.

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19. Turn on the AC input of the APM30H.

20. Set the three PSU circuit breakers on the panel of the EPS subrack to ON.
21. Set the circuit breaker labeled BAT on the EPS subrack to ON.
22. Check the status of the LEDs on the PMU and PSU to determine whether the new EPS subrack works properly. For details on the status of the LEDs, see PMU and PSU
(AC/DC).
23. Take off the ESD wrist strap or gloves, and pack up all the tools.

Follow-up Procedure

Place the replaced component into the ESD box or bag. Then, place the ESD box or bag into a carton padded with foam or into the packing box of the new component.

Fill in the fault form with the details of the replaced component.

Contact the local Huawei office to handle the faulty component.

Parent topic: Maintaining the Hardware for the APM30H&TMC11H&IBBS200D&IBBS200T

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