Remove a PCIe adapter

Follow the instructions in this section to remove a PCIe adapter.

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CAUTION

The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

About this task

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
   2. Remove PCIe riser 1 or PCIe riser 2. See Remove the PCIe riser assembly.
2. Remove the side support bracket.
   1. Loosen the screw that secures the bracket.
   2. Slightly push the bracket outward to disengage it; then, lift it from the riser assembly.
   Figure 1. Removing the side support bracket

   
   
   
3. If necessary, remove the low-profile fillers.
   1. Press the tab of the filler to disengage it from the side support bracket. Use a pointed tool if necessary.
      Note

      If necessary, use firm and solid pointed tool. Do not use pencils or other fragile tools.
   2. Remove the filler from the side support bracket.
   Figure 2. Removing a low-profile filler

   
   
   
4. Open the retainer, and remove the screw that secures the adapter if applicable.
   Figure 3. Removing the retaining screw

   
   
   
5. Carefully slide the adapter out of the slot.
   Note

   If no replacement adapter is to be installed in the slot, install the slot filler.

   Figure 4. Removing a PCIe adapter from PCIe riser 1

   
   
   

   Figure 5. Removing a PCIe adapter from PCIe riser 2

   
   
   
6. If no full-length adapter is to be installed in the riser assembly, remove the extender.
   1. Loosen the two screws that secure the extender.
   2. Slightly push the extender outward to disengage it; then, remove it from the riser assembly.
   Figure 6. Removing the extender from PCIe riser 1

   
   
   

   Figure 7. Removing the extender from PCIe riser 2