8. Pull the PCI-X riser-card assembly out of PCI slot 1 and save it for future use.
9. If you are instructed to return the PCI-X riser-card assembly, follow all
packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are
supplied to you.
Replacing a PCI-X riser-card assembly
To replace a PCI-X riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and “Installation guidelines”
on page 36.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 24) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables from the server.
3. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover
facing up.
Attention: Do not allow the server to fall over.
4. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on
page 39
5. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 41).
6. Remove the fan assembly (see “Removing the fan assembly” on page 42).
7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the PCI-X riser-card
assembly; then, remove the PCI-X riser-card assembly from the package.
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