Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 42.

Important To eliminate the possibility of installing the replacement connectors on the wrong side of the PCI riser assembly, replace one PCI riser connector at a time.

To remove and install a PCI riser connector:

1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 41. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.

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3 Remove the PCI riser assembly from the server by following the instructions in “Removing and installing the PCI riser assembly” on page 69.

4 Remove any installed PCI expansion cards by following the instructions in “Removing and installing a PCI expansion card” on page 73.

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

5 Push back on the blue riser locking lever at the end of the PCI riser connector.

PCI riser

 

connector

Riser

 

retention pin

 

Riser locking

 

lever

6 While holding the lever in, push firmly on the other edge of the PCI riser connector to disengage the connector from the riser retention pins.

7 Place the PCI riser connector in a static-free bag to store it for future use.

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