• Use any documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the
instructions in this topic.
Remove a PCIe adapter
Use this information to remove a PCIe adapter.
“Read the
installation
Guidelines” on
page 79
“Power off
the server for
this task” on
page 11
“ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening”
on page 82
Before removing a PCIe adapter:
1. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 89.
2. Remove the riser assembly. See “Remove a riser card” on page 118.
To remove a PCIe adapter, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation and removal process is available:
• YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DTDY1lmpIPpJVOzo7dKq14
• Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_52222446.html
Step 1. Pivot the latch on the riser bracket to the open position.
Step 2. Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe adapter slot on the riser
card.
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