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5. 
Remove the PCI riser cage. 
 
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. 
 
Expansion slot covers 
 
 
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: 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.  Power down the server (on page 26). 
2.  Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Remove the server from the rack" on page 27, "Extend the 
server from the rack" on page 27). 
3.  Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 33). 
4.  If any full-length expansion boards are installed, remove the full-length expansion board shipping 
bracket. 
5.  Remove the PCI riser cage ("PCI riser cage" on page 43). 
6.  Remove the expansion slot cover: