Installing or removing a PCI card

This section provides instructions on how to install the riser card assembly. The riser card assembly might have PCI card(s) installed on it.

To install the riser card assembly, do the following:

Note: Use any documentation that comes with the riser card assembly and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.

1.Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

2.Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 21.

3.Touch the static-protective package that contains the riser card assembly to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the riser card assembly from the static-protective package.

4.Position the riser card assembly in place so that you can press the riser card assembly straight down into the PCI card slot on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 16. Then, install the two screws to secure the riser card assembly in place. You might need a screw driver to make sure that the screws are firmly tightened and the riser card assembly is securely installed. Do not over-tighten the screws.

Note: You might need to press the retaining latch of the slot to secure the riser card assembly into the slot.

Figure 27. Installing the riser card assembly

What to do next:

•To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.

•To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 71.

This section provides instructions on how to install or remove a PCI card.

38ThinkServer User Guide

1048, 1045, 1046, 1047 specifications

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Lenovo 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048 Installing or removing a PCI card, Installing the riser card assembly

Models: 1048 1045 1046 1047

Figure 27. Installing the riser card assembly

What to do next: