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2. While pressing the top cover release button, slide the cover toward the rear of
the server.
3. Lift the cover off the chassis and set it aside.
4. If necessary, remove the PCI mezzanine.
See Section 2.3.6, “Removing the PCI Mezzanine” on page 2-9.
2.3.6 Removing the PCI Mezzanine
The PCI mezzanine is a carrier for the PCI-X and PCIe cards. Remove the PCI
mezzanine to replace the following components:
■ PCIe card
■ LED board
■ FB-DIMM/CPU duct
■ Alarm board
■ FB-DIMMs
■ Motherboard assembly
■ Power distribution board (PDB)
It is not necessary to remove the PCI mezzanine for other components. However,
when the PCI mezzanine is removed, additional working space is provided.
1. Disconnect any I/0 cables from the rear of the PCI mezzanine.
2. Disconnect the PCI mezzanine cable (
FIGURE 2-5).
Figure Legend
1 To p c over
2 Top cover release button