5. Close the PCI retention clamp by rotating the clamp downward and pushing on the two green snaps
down from the rear panel of the chassis.
Figure 4-25 Removing the PCI card
PCI Express removal
1. Disconnect power from the system (Predisassembly procedures on page 57), remove the side
access panel (
Side access panel on page 63), and remove the PCI retainer (PCI retainer
on page 75).
2. Release the PCI retention clamp by first pressing down on the green snaps 1 and rotating the PCI
retention clamp upward.
3. For full length PCI Express cards, disengage the release snap on the front chassis card guide (not
illustrated).
4. Remove the auxiliary power supply cable (not illustrated) if required, and move the “hockey stick”
lever 2 to release the card and lift it 3 out of the chassis. Store the card in an antistatic bag.
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