To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Removing and replacing an accelerator or GPU
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove power from
the server by removing the power cord. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not shut 
o system power.
Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, bales, expansion slot covers, or
blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open.
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.
• Remove the server from the rack.
4.
Remove the access panel.
5. Removing the air bale.
6. Release the full-length expansion board retainer.
7. Remove the riser cage:
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Removal and replacement procedures