Removing a PCI card
Attention
Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety
Information and the Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD
that comes with your product, and “Guidelines” on page 19. To obtain a copy of the
publications, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to remove a PCI card.
The PCI card is installed on the riser card assembly. To remove a PCI card, do the
following:
Note: Use any documentation that comes with the PCI card and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect
all cables that are connected to the server.
2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 21.
3. Disconnect any cables from the PCI card or any cables that impede access to
the riser card assembly.
4. Remove the riser card assembly together with the installed PCI card. See
“Removing the riser card assembly” on page 38.
5. Remove the screw that secures the PCI card and then grasp the PCI card by its
edges and remove it from the slot on the riser card assembly.
6. If you are instructed to return the PCI card, follow all packaging instructions
and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
What to do next:
v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts
replacement” on page 67.
Figure 31. Removing the PCI card from the riser card assembly
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