Procedure
1. Power down the server on page 32.
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 on page 32).
• Remove the server from the rack (Removing the server from the rack on page 33).
4. Remove the access panel (Removing the access panel on page 36).
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 riser cage (Removing a PCIe riser cage on page 39).
6. If installed, remove the butterfly riser cage (Removing a PCIe riser cage on page 39).
7. Remove the air baffle (Removing the air baffle on page 40).
8. If installed, do one of the following:
• Remove the processor mezzanine tray (Removing the processor mezzanine tray on page 45).
• Remove the 2P pass-through performance board (Removing the 2P pass-through performance
board on page 46).
9. Remove the fan cage (Removing the fan cage on page 42).
10. Remove the fan cage holders (Removing the fan cage holders on page 44).
11. Remove the drive bay blank.
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