3. Lift the PCI card out of the chassis (2). If removing a PCI Express high-end graphics card, remove
the auxiliary power supply cable (not illustrated) if required, and move the lever to release the
card (3) and lift it out of the chassis. Store the card in an anti-static bag.
Figure 4-23 Removing PCI or PCIe card
4. For cards with extenders, release the PCI Express slot latch (1) and lift up slightly. Press the clip
on the card guide (2) and lift the card out of the chassis (3).
Figure 4-24 Removing PCIe card with extender
5. Close the PCI retention clamp.
PCI or PCI Express installation
1. Disconnect power from the system ( Pre-disassembly procedures on page 55), and remove the
access panel (
Access panel on page 61). Place the workstation on its side with the system board
facing up, and remove the PCI retainer (
PCI retention clamp on page 75).
2. Open the PCI retention clamp by pressing down on the two green clips (1) at the ends of the clamp
and rotating the clamp toward the back of the system.
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