Removing a LAN Mezz adapter

Use this information to remove a LAN Mezz adapter.

Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.

If you are replacing a server component or installing an optional device in the server, you need to take out the node out from the rack enclosure, turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect all external cables.

To remove a LAN Mezz adapter, complete the following steps.

1. Disconnect the external cables from the adapter.
2. Remove the compute node (see Removing a compute node from a chassis).
3. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see Removing the PCI riser-card assembly).
4. Remove the 2 screws of the front bezel and remove the bezel.
5. Remove the 4 screws from the adapter.
6. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the adapter out of the compute node.
   Figure 1. LAN Mezz adapter removal (Intel X520)
   
   

   Figure 2. LAN Mezz adapter removal (RJ 45)
   
   

If you are instructed to return the server component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.