Removal and replacement procedures 36
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 24).
2. Remove the server from the rack (on page 24).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 25).
4. Disconnect all internal cables connected to installed expansion boards.
5. Remove the PCIe riser cage ("PCIe riser cage" on page 26).
6. Remove the expansion board.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Drive cage
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 24).
2. Remove the server from the rack (on page 24).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 25).
4. Remove all drives ("Hot-plug drive" on page 28).
5. Disconnect all cables from the drive backplane.
6. Remove the drive cage.