Removing expansion slot covers
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power off the server, and
then remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the
amount of time the access panel is open.
1. Remove the access panel (“Removing the access panel” (page 42)).
2. Remove the PCI riser cage (“Removing the PCI riser cage” (page 43)).
3. Remove the expansion slot cover.
• To remove slot cover 1 or 4, push the retainer to release it, and then slide out the cover.
• To remove slot covers 2 and 3, lift up and remove the latch, and then remove the cover.
• To remove slot covers 5 and 6, push down on the latch, rotate the latch down, and then
remove the cover.
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