4.6.2Removing a PCI Card

1.Remove the top cover by following the procedure described in “Opening the Server” on page 4-4.

Make sure you wear an antistatic wrist strap and that you disconnect all power cables.

2.Loosen the captive screw that secures the rotating retention bracket (the screw and bracket are illustrated in FIGURE 4-7).

Rotate the retention bracket through 90 degrees (see FIGURE 4-7).

3.Move the PCI card retainer along the PCI slide support rail until it is no longer touching the PCI card (see FIGURE 4-8).

4.Remove the PCI card from the PCI connector.

5.Replace the filler panel that protects the pins in the PCI connector.

6.Replace the filler panel for the PCI slot (in the back panel of the chassis), and tighten the captive screw that secures the rotating retention bracket (see

FIGURE 4-7).

7.Replace the server cover and tighten the captive screw (see FIGURE 4-9in

Section 4.7, “Replacing the Server’s Top Cover” on page 4-14).

4.7Replacing the Server’s Top Cover

When you have finished installing an option module, replace the server’s top cover.

1.Lower the lid onto the server with the indented arrows on the lid and side of the server lining up.

2.Slide the lid home towards the front of the server.

3.Tighten the captive retaining screw at the rear (see FIGURE 4-9).

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V120, 120 specifications

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