Hardware Installations and Upgrades
Removing a PCI Riser Card
The PCI riser card can be replaced if it fails or if a different option is required. To replace the PCI riser card, use the following instructions to remove it, and then follow the instructions under “Installing a PCI Riser Card” to install a new riser card.
✏NOTE
To eliminate the possibility of installing the replacement card on the wrong side of the PCI riser assembly, replace one card at a time.
1.Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See “Safety Information.”
2.Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable(s).
3.Remove the chassis cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Chassis Cover.”
4.Lift up on the two blue levers to lift the PCI riser assembly from the chassis.
5.Remove any PCI
6.Push back on the blue release lever at the end of the riser card. While holding the lever back, push firmly on the other edge of the board to disengage the riser card from the assembly.
7.Follow the steps under “Installing a PCI Riser Card” to install a replacement riser card.
8.Install the chassis cover. For instructions, see “Installing the Chassis Cover.”
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