Figure 127. PCIe adapter removal
a.
Open the PCIe adapter retainer.
b.
Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the slot.
After you finish
1. Install another PCIe adapter if necessary. See “Install a PCIe adapter” on page 164. Otherwise, install a
bracket to cover the vacancy and close the PCIe adapter retainer.
2. 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 PCIe adapter
Use this information to install a PCIe adapter.
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CAUTION:
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the
electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To
remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the
power source.
Attention:
• Read “Installation guidelines” on page 57 to ensure that you work safely.
• Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task.
• Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-
sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with
an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
Notes:
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