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• When there is no PCIe riser assembly installed in the node, make sure to install a PCIe riser filler on the
rear of the node.
Remove the PCIe riser assembly
Follow instructions in this section to remove the PCIe riser assembly.
About this task
To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information.
Attention: Read
“Installation Guidelines” on page 41 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 42 to make
sure that you work safely.
Note: Depending on the specific configuration, the hardware might look slightly different from the
illustrations in this section.
Procedure
Step 1. Make preparations for this task.
a. Power off the node (see “Power off the node” on page 51); then, disconnect all external cables
from the node.
b. Remove the node from the chassis (see
“Remove a node from the chassis” on page 72); then,
carefully lay the node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the node with the front
toward you.
Notes:
• When removing the node, note the node tray number and make sure to install the node in
the same tray from which it was removed. Reinstalling the node into a different tray requires
the node to be reconfigured.
• For safety, make sure to hold the node with both hands when lifting the node.
c. Remove the top cover (see
“Remove the top cover” on page 168).
d. If the GPU air duct is installed in the node, remove it (see
“Remove the GPU air duct” on page
91
).
Step 2. Remove the PCIe riser assembly from the node.
a.
Loosen the captive screw that secures the PCIe riser assembly to the node.
b.
Carefully hold the PCIe riser assembly by its edges and lift it out of the node.
c.
Disconnect the PCIe riser power cable from the riser.
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