Removal and replacement procedures 36
3.
Remove the PPM.
IMPORTANT: Always install a PPM when you install a processor. The system fails to boot if the
corresponding PPM is missing.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Removing a PCI latch
1. Power down the server (on page 27).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extending the server from the rack" on page 26,
"Remove the server from the rack" on page 27).
3. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 28).
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all
expansion slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
4. Open the latch.
5. Remove the expansion board from the slot, if installed.
6. Remove the expansion slot cover from the slot, if installed ("Removing the expansion slot cover" on
page 38).