Removing the low-profile PCIe riser

Use these instructions to remove the low-profile PCIe riser from the PCIe Expansion Node.

Before you remove the PCIe Expansion Node low-profile PCIe riser, complete the following steps:

1. Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. If the PCIe Expansion Node is installed in a Flex System Enterprise Chassis, remove it (see Removing a PCIe Expansion Node and attached compute node host for instructions).
3. Carefully lay the PCIe Expansion Node on a flat, static-protective surface with the right side of the unit oriented toward you.
4. Remove the PCIe Expansion Node cover (see Removing the cover for instructions).

Statement 21

CAUTION

Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade.

Important

The low-profile PCIe riser must be installed in the expansion node or the system will not operate. If the riser is not installed, the compute node will not power on.

To remove the low-profile PCIe riser, complete the following steps:

1. Grasp the low-profile PCIe riser by the blue touch points and pull the riser straight up to disconnect the riser from the system board connector; then, lift the low-profile PCIe riser out of the PCIe Expansion Node.
   
   
   
2. Remove any adapters that are installed in the low-profile PCIe riser. See Removing a low-profile adapter for instructions.