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• Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 29 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 30 to ensure that you
work safely.
• Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the
server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
Notes:
• For a list of the supported PCIe adapters, see
https://serverproven.lenovo.com.
• The PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration.
Procedure
Step 1. Make preparation for this task.
a. If a bracket is installed in the chassis, open the PCIe adapter retainer clip and remove the
bracket from the chassis. Keep the bracket for future use.
Figure 90. Removing a PCIe adapter bracket
b. Locate the applicable PCIe slot. For more information about the PCIe slots, see
“Technical
specifications” on page 3
.
Step 2. Install the PCIe adapter.
a.
Align the PCIe adapter to the slot; then, gently press both ends of the PCIe adapter until it is
securely seated in the slot with
the retaining clip clicks into the locked position.
b.
Rotate the PCIe adapter retainer clip towards the chassis until it snaps into locked position.
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