•  If you plan to recycle the component: 
1.  Remove the three screws that secure the riser assembly to the bracket, and slide the riser assembly 
slightly away to disengage and remove it from the bracket. 
Figure 77. Disassembling the PCIe riser card
2.  Recycle the component in compliance with local regulations.
Demo video
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Remove an adapter
Follow the instructions in this section to remove an adapter.
About this task
Attention: 
•  Go over 
“Installation Guidelines” on page 137 to ensure that you work safely.
•  Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see 
“Power off the server” on page 12).
•  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.
Remove an adapter from the system board
Procedure
188 ThinkSystem SR860 V2 Maintenance Manual