Removing and replacing a riser boardRemoving and replacing a riser board
CAUTION:CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
Before replacing a DIMM, expansion card, or other similar PCA components due to a perceived hardware error, make
sure first that the component is firmly seated in the slot. Do not bend or flex circuit boards when reseating components.
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.
ProcedureProcedure
1.  If physically powering down a server with the front bezel installed,  remove the front bezel .
2.  Power down the server.
3.  Remove all power:
a.  Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b.  Disconnect each power cord from the  server.
4.  Disconnect all peripheral cables from the  server.
5.  Remove the server from the rack .
6.  Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
7.  Remove the access panel .
8.  Remove the riser cage.
9.  If installed, remove any expansion card from the riser .
10.  Remove the riser board.
Retain all screws for future use.
 
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.