Remove the full-length expansion board

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.

To remove the component:

1. Power down the server on page 18

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Extend (Extend the server from the rack on page 19) or remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the access panel on page 20

5. Disconnect any external cables that are connected to the expansion board.

6. Disconnect any internal cables that are connected to the expansion board.

7. Release the full-length expansion board retainer, and then remove the PCIe riser cage.

8.Remove the full-length expansion board.

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.

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