Removal and replacement procedures 64
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Expansion slot covers (3, 4, and 5)
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and
remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
1. Power down the server (on page 30).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Remove the server from the rack" on page 31).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 32).
4. Remove the PCI riser cage ("PCI riser cage" on page 62).
5. Remove the expansion slot cover.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Expansion slot cover retainer (slots 1 and 2)
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 30).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Remove the server from the rack" on page 31).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 32).