Removing and replacing an expansion boardRemoving and replacing an expansion board
CAUTION:CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have either an
expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
Before replacing a DIMM, expansion card, or other similar PCA components due to a perceived hardware error, make
sure first that the component is firmly seated in the slot. Do not bend or flex circuit boards when reseating components.
ProcedureProcedure
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. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
If the server is in tower mode: Position the tower server for hardware configuration.
If the server is in rack mode: Remove the server from the rack .
5. Remove the front bezel .
6. Remove the access panel .
7. If installed, remove the air baffle .
8. Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the PCI slot blank retainer.
9. Disconnect any internal cables that are connected to the expansion board.
10. Remove the expansion board.