Use this information to remove an adapter/GPU adapter.
To remove an adapter/GPU adapter, complete the following steps:
- Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
- Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then, remove the cover (see Removing the compute node cover).
- Grasp the PCI riser-cage assembly at the blue tabs and lift to remove the PCI riser-cage assembly.
- Disconnect any cables from the adapter/GPU adapter.
- Place the PCI riser-cage assembly on a flat and static-protective surface.
- Carefully grasp the adapter/GPU adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the adapter/GPU adapter from the PCI riser-cage assembly.
Figure 1. Adapter removal![Adapter removal](ch1eo042.jpg)
Figure 2. GPU adapter removal (with front PCI riser assembly)![GPU adapter removal (with front PCI riser assembly)](ch1li006.jpg)
Figure 3. GPU adapter removal (with rear PCI riser assembly)![GPU adapter removal (with rear PCI riser assembly)](ch1li004.jpg)
If you are instructed to return the adapter/GPU adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.