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1. Prepare the server for service.
a. Power off the server and disconnect the power cords from the power
supplies.
See “Powering Down the Server” on page 33.
b. Extend the server to the maintenance position.
See “Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 39.
c. Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist and then to a metal area on the
chassis.
See “Take Antistatic Measures” on page 42.
d. Remove the server top cover.
See “Remove the Server Top Cover” on page 43.
2. Select the PCIe riser that you want to remove.
See “PCIe Slot Characteristics” on page 85.
3. If a PCIe card is installed in the riser, disconnect any external or internal cables
from the card.
4. Lift the green-tabbed latch on the rear of the server chassis next to the
applicable PCIe slot to release the rear bracket on the PCIe card [1].