Riser board replacementRiser board replacement
SubtopicsSubtopics
Removing and replacing the primary/secondary riser boardRemoving and replacing the primary/secondary riser board
Removing and replacing the tertiary riser boardRemoving and replacing the tertiary riser board
Removing and replacing the primary/secondary riser boardRemoving and replacing the primary/secondary riser board
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.
About this taskAbout this task
CAUTION:CAUTION:
Before replacing a DIMM, backplane, expansion card, riser board, or other similar PCA components due to a perceived
hardware error, make sure first that the component is firmly seated in the slot.
When installing the replacement component:
Observe antistatic precautions.
Handle the PCA only along the edges.
Do not touch the components and connectors on the PCA.
Do not bend or flex the PCA.
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, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up .
If the server is in rack mode, remove the server from the rack .
5. Remove the access panel.
6. Do one of the following:
Remove the primary riser cage.
Remove the secondary riser cage.
7. If installed, remove any expansion card from the riser .
8. Remove the primary/secondary riser board.