A video of this procedure is available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-
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Procedure
Step 1. Make preparation for the task.
a. If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the
top cover, or remove the server from the rack. See
“Remove the server from rack” on page 43.
b. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 148.
c. Remove the riser assembly. See
“Remove a riser assembly” on page 89.
Step 2. Remove the PCIe adapter from the riser assembly.
Figure 59. Removing the PCIe adapter from riser 1 or 2 assembly
a. Press the retainer clip downward.
b.
Rotate the PCIe adapter retention latch to the open position.
c.
Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe slot.
Step 3. (Optional) If you are replacing the riser card, remove the riser card from the riser cage.
Figure 60. Removing riser card 1 (same for riser card 2)
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