Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V2 - Install a Full-Length GPU Adapter

Procedure
Step 1. Make preparations for this task.
a. Remove the server cover. See “Remove the server cover” on page 188.
b. Remove all the flash power modules. See “Remove a flash power module” on page 98.
c. Remove the air baffle. See “Remove the air baffle” on page 72.
Step 2. Locate the full-length GPU adapter you want to remove.
Step 3. Remove the full-length GPU adapter.
Figure 78. Full-length GPU adapter removal
a.
Open the PCIe adapter retainer.
b.
Grasp the full-length GPU adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe slot.
c.
Disconnect the power cable from the full-length GPU adapter.
After you finish
1. Install another full-length GPU adapter if necessary. See “Install a full-length GPU adapter” on page 114.
Otherwise, install a bracket to cover the vacancy and close the PCIe adapter retainer.
2. If you need to remove the full-length GPU adapter power cable out of the chassis.
a. Remove all the fans. See “Remove a hot-swap fan” on page 93.
b. Remove the fan cage. See “Remove the fan cage assembly” on page 95.
c. Remove the power cable.
d. Reinstall the fan cage. See “Install the fan cage assembly” on page 97.
e. Reinstall all the fans. See “Install a hot-swap fan” on page 94.
3. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Install a full-length GPU adapter
Use this information to install a full-length GPU adapter.
About this task
114 ThinkSystem ST650 V2 Maintenance Manual