Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 38.
If you are replacing a card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the old card.
Removing and installing a PCI expansion card

To remove and install a PCI expansion card:

1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 37. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord and all other cables connected to the server.

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4 Lift the PCI riser assembly from the system board by lifting the two, blue latches on the assembly.

5 If you are replacing a card, remove the old expansion card. You can slightly rock the card end-to-end to loosen and remove the card (do not bend the card sideways), then proceed to Step 6.

Caution Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion card. Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card.

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If you need to change out the PCI riser connector, follow the instructions in “Removing and installing a PCI riser connector” on page 72.

6 Insert the new PCI card into the card slot. You can slightly rock the card end-to-end to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways.

7 Connect any cables to the card following the instructions in the card’s documentation.

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