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Remove the PCIe riser assembly

Follow the instructions in this section to remove the PCIe riser assemblies.

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disconnect all power
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

Attention
Note
Depending on the configuration, the PCIe riser assembly might look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
  2. Proceed to the section corresponding to the PCIe riser assembly to be removed:

Remove PCIe riser 1​

Procedure

  1. If applicable, disengage all the GPU power cables from the cable guide of the processor air baffle.
    Figure 1. GPU power cables on processor air baffle


  2. Disengage the signal cable from the space between the processor air baffle and the chassis.
    Figure 2. Disengaging PCIe riser 1 signal cable


  3. Loosen the two captive screws; then, lift the riser assembly from the chassis.
    Figure 3. Lifting PCIe riser 1


  4. Disconnect all the cables from the PCIe adapters; if the serial port module is installed, disconnect the serial port cable from the system board. Then, place PCIe riser 1 aside the chassis.
    Note
    Do not disconnect the cables from the riser card.
    Figure 4. Placing PCIe riser 1 aside the chassis


Remove PCIe riser 2​

Procedure

  1. If applicable, remove all the internal drives. See Remove an internal drive.
  2. If applicable, lift the internal drive backplane from the chassis.
    1. If applicable, disengage the following cables from the cable clip of the processor air baffle.
      1. The blue signal cable of PCIe riser 2
      2. Power cable of internal drive backplane
      3. Signal cable of internal drive backplane
      Figure 5. Cables secured by the cable clip of processor air baffle

    2. Pinch the blue touch points on the backplane bracket; then, lift the backplane.
    3. Place the internal drive backplane on the top of the fan cage for easier operation.
    Figure 6. Removing the internal drive backplane

  3. If applicable, disengage all the GPU power cables from the cable guide of the processor air baffle.
    Figure 7. GPU power cables on processor air baffle


  4. Loosen the two captive screws; then, lift the riser assembly from the chassis.
    Figure 8. Lifting PCIe riser 2


  5. Disconnect all the cables from the PCIe adapters; then, place PCIe riser 2 on the front drive cage.
    Note
    Do not disconnect the cables from the riser card.
    Figure 9. Placing PCIe riser 2 aside the chassis


After this task is completed

  • If necessary, proceed to remove the PCIe adapter. See Remove a PCIe adapter.

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

Demo Video

Watch the procedure on YouTube