Removing an expansion card

Removing an expansion card may require you to run software to reconfigure the system.

To Remove an Expansion Card

1.Turn off the system and disconnect all power cords and peripheral devices.

2.Open the cover as described in “Opening the system” on page 3, following all static electricity precautions as described in “Static electricity precautions” on page 2.

3.If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.

4.Remove the screw that secures the card and its bracket to the back panel of the server (see Figure 35).

Figure 35: Removing the Expansion Card Screw

5.For full-length cards, press the retaining latch on the card guide in, until it clicks into the retracted position (see Figure 36).

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