NOTE: You must remove the PCIe mezzanine card to replace a faulty PCIe mezzanine card or
service other components inside the system.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1. Open the PCIe mezzanine card retention latch by pressing the release tab on the retention latch.
2. Pull back and hold the retention bracket away from the PCIe mezzanine card.
3. Lift the end of the retention latch until the two connectors on the PCIe mezzanine card disengage
from connectors on the system board.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe mezzanine card, hold the card only by its edges.
4. Lift the PCIe mezzanine card away from the system.
5. Close the retention latch.
Figure 23. Removing a PCIe mezzanine card
1. PCIe mezzanine card 2. PCIe mezzanine card retention bracket
3. PCIe mezzanine card connector (2) 4. PCIe mezzanine card retention latch
Next steps
1. Install the PCIe mezzanine card.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related Links
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Installing a PCIe mezzanine card
After working inside your system
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