CAUTION: To avoid damaging the connectors, always install the air bale into the server before installing the riser
cages.
Procedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
• Extend the server from the rack (
Extending the server from the rack).
• Remove the server from the rack (Removing the server from the rack).
4. Remove the access panel (
Removing the access panel).
CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server
in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
5.
Remove the primary PCIe cage (Removing a primary PCIe riser cage).
6.
If installed, remove the butterfly riser cage (
Removing a butterfly PCIe riser cage).
7.
Remove the air bale.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
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Removal and replacement procedures